2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO
1 recalls — 8 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
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Sep 9, 2009
Incident date: Sep 9, 2009
2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO 5TH WHEEL. 28FT. TRAILER IS NOT LIFTED UP HIGH ENOUGH ON CHASSIS. TIRES ARE RUBBING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER AND ON THE FENDER WELLS. ENOUGH SO THAT WE ARE AFRAID TO PULL OUR UNIT ANYMORE. MORE RUBBING ON THE TIRES IS GOING TO CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE WHILE TRAILERING, CAUSING ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 9, 2009
Incident date: Sep 9, 2009
2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO 5TH WHEEL. 28FT. TRAILER IS NOT LIFTED UP HIGH ENOUGH ON CHASSIS. TIRES ARE RUBBING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER AND ON THE FENDER WELLS. ENOUGH SO THAT WE ARE AFRAID TO PULL OUR UNIT ANYMORE. MORE RUBBING ON THE TIRES IS GOING TO CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE WHILE TRAILERING, CAUSING ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 11, 2008
Incident date: Jul 31, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) DUTCHMEN COLORADO FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JACK KNIFED AND CRASHED INTO THE BRIDGE ABOVE THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GET HIS FAMILY OUT OF THE TRAILER.... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Jul 24, 2008
Incident date: Jul 1, 2008
2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RV HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAS HAD 27 REPAIRS MADE. SOME OF WHICH ARE THE SEWER DRAIN DRAINING UPWARD INSTEAD OF DOWNWARD, WATER LEAKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE RV. *KB THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AXLE WHICH WAS CA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jul 24, 2008
Incident date: Jul 1, 2008
2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RV HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAS HAD 27 REPAIRS MADE. SOME OF WHICH ARE THE SEWER DRAIN DRAINING UPWARD INSTEAD OF DOWNWARD, WATER LEAKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE RV. *KB THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AXLE WHICH WAS CA... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Sep 8, 2007
Incident date: Aug 16, 2007
WHILE CONDUCTING A PRE TRIP INSPECTION ON MY RV I FOUND THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. I WEIGHED MY RV AND WAS WELL UNDER MY AXLE RATINGS. I TOOK A CLOSE LOOK AT THE AXLES AND SAW THAT THE SPINDLE WELDS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE WELDED IMPROPERLY. IT APPEARS THAT TOO MUCH HEAT WAS APPLIED... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 8, 2007
Incident date: Aug 16, 2007
WHILE CONDUCTING A PRE TRIP INSPECTION ON MY RV I FOUND THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. I WEIGHED MY RV AND WAS WELL UNDER MY AXLE RATINGS. I TOOK A CLOSE LOOK AT THE AXLES AND SAW THAT THE SPINDLE WELDS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE WELDED IMPROPERLY. IT APPEARS THAT TOO MUCH HEAT WAS APPLIED... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 6, 2007
Incident date: Jul 4, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DUTCHMEN JANUARY 320 DELANI TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER'S DRY WEIGHT IS 12,300 LBS AND IT ONLY HAS TWO 55,000 POUND TIRES. AS A RESULT, THE FORCE OF THE WEIGHT IS DAMAGING THE AXLES. HE HAS NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER, HOWEVER, THEY WOULD LIKE HIM ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Investigations — DUTCHMEN COLORADO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE06040
Opened: Sep 12, 2006 — Closed: Dec 6, 2006
AXLE SPINDLE WELD FRACTURE
AXLE SUPPLIER LIPPERT COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED THE SUSPECT AXLES, AND HAS ADVISED ODI THAT LIPPERT HAS INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED ALL SUSPECT AXLES SOLD TO DUTCHMEN MFG BEFORE ANY SUSPECT AXLES / VEHICLES WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. DUTCHMEN MFG HAS NOT REPORTED ANY ADDITIONAL FRACTURED AXLE - SPINDLE W... Read more
DUTCHMEN COLORADO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DUTCHMEN COLORADO across all model years (2003–2022).
14
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths