NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Dutchmen Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Dutchmen Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dutchmen dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1997 Dutchmen Trailer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer, describing incidents dated July 16, 2013.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10551029 · Filed
I HAVE HAD FIVE TIRE SEPARATIONS WITH THE COMMODORE TIRES. THE DEALER HAS CHECKED TIRE PRESSURES AND THE ALIGNMENT OF THE TANDEM AXLES HAS BEEN CHECKED. THE SEPARATIONS SEEM TO OCCUR AFTER SLIGHT IMPACTS SUCH AS POTHOLES ON THE FREEWAYS OR ROADS. *TR
DUTCHMEN/FURNACE EXHAUST VENTS
NHTSA #04V015000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Furnace · NHTSA notice
Reported January 5, 2004 · DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
Potentially affected: 21,508 vehicles
Owners notified February 20, 2004 · Vehicles built January 1, 1995 – November 30, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRAVELTRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN FURNACES, THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT MAY NOT BE PRESENT.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
CUSTOMER'S CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Dutchmen Trailer model years
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