2003 DUTCHMEN AERO
2 recalls — 2 complaints
17V755000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMIS... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.co... Read more
03V465000 Nov 12, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING A... Read more
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy
SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN F... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Aug 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 29, 2014
WHILE DRIVING OUR DUTCH STAR MOTORHOME ON NORTHBOUND HIGHWAY 101 AT 55 MPH IN THE LOS ANGELES CA. AREA AND IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF THE 4 LANE FREEWAY, THE COACH SUDDENLY VEERED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AND I HAD NO STEERING CONTROL AT ALL. THERE WAS A VERY LOUD SCREECHING ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE L... Read more
Crash
2 injured
TIRES
Jul 29, 2005
Incident date: Jul 10, 2005
CARLISLE TIRES ON TRAVEL TRAILER, HAD 1 TIRE BLOW OUT WHILE TRAVELING,LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THEM. SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS KILLED. DAMAGE TO NEW TRAILER AND COSTS OUT OF MY POCKET FOR JUNK TIRES. *NM
DUTCHMEN AERO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DUTCHMEN AERO across all model years (2001–2004).
5
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths