NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dutchmen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate, describing incidents dated June 22, 2004 to July 24, 2004.

Most-cited components

Structure 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10082924 · Filed July 29, 2004
THIS IS MORE THAN ONE INCIDENT DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER. EVEN THOUGH THE OWNERS MANUAL STATE THE SUSPENSION,THERE IS NO SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THIS 2003 DUTCMAN CLASSIC FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. ANYTIME THIS UNIT TOWED, DAMAGE OCCURS. THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER HAS COLLAPSED TWICE DUE THE SHOCK OF…
ODI #10078856 · Filed June 26, 2004
CARLISLE TIRE FAILURE, TIRE SIZE LT235/85R16. TWO TIRE BLOWOUTS WITH TREAD SEPERATION AND SIDEWALL FAILURE. *JB

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DUTCHMEN/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE

NHTSA #03V465000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported November 12, 2003 · DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.

Potentially affected: 24,113 vehicles

Vehicles built May 1, 2000 – June 30, 2002 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

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 ANY KEY PADS.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR DUTCHMEN AT 574-537-0700.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate.

Suspension; Structure

ODI #10082924

Incident: July 24, 2004 · Filed: July 29, 2004

THIS IS MORE THAN ONE INCIDENT DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER. EVEN THOUGH THE OWNERS MANUAL STATE THE SUSPENSION,THERE IS NO SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THIS 2003 DUTCMAN CLASSIC FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. ANYTIME THIS UNIT TOWED, DAMAGE OCCURS. THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER HAS COLLAPSED TWICE DUE THE SHOCK OF BOUNCING AS IT IS TOWED. THERE IS NO ABSORBING OF THE SHOCK THEN PASSES THRU THE TRAILER AND INTO THE TOW-VEHICLE. OTHER DAMAGE INCLUDES MOLDING COMMING LOSE DUE TO THE BOUNCING. THIS WILL LEAD TO STRUCURE FAILER IF NOT CORRECTED, AND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. THE 2004 MODELS OF THIS MODEL HAVE A SUSPENSION SYSTEM.*AK

Tires

ODI #10078856

Incident: June 22, 2004 · Filed: June 26, 2004

CARLISLE TIRE FAILURE, TIRE SIZE LT235/85R16. TWO TIRE BLOWOUTS WITH TREAD SEPERATION AND SIDEWALL FAILURE. *JB

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