NHTSA Campaign 04V015000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Issued by DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. · Reported Jan 5, 2004 · 21,508 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRAVELTRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN FURNACES, THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT MAY NOT BE PRESENT.
Consequence
WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN USE THIS COULD ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES TO VENT INTO THE TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGERS.
Remedy
OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE EXHAUST VENT AND FOR HOT EXHAUST AIR ESCAPING FROM THE FURNACE EXHAUST. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-219-534-1224.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 1995 | 21,508 |
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 1996 | 21,508 |
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 1997 | 21,508 |
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 1998 | 21,508 |
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 1999 | 21,508 |
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 2000 | 21,508 |
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 2001 | 21,508 |
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 2002 | 21,508 |
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 2003 | 21,508 |
| DUTCHMEN | TRAILER | 2004 | 21,508 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V015000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.