NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Dutchmen Trailer Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Dutchmen Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 Dutchmen Trailer owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer, describing incidents dated September 11, 2004 to March 1, 2006.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10160519 · Filed June 12, 2006
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION ON SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVEN, RECALL WAS PERFORMED AND OVEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CONSTANT HUMMING SOUND WHILE IN USE. *KB THE RECALLED PART WAS REPLACED MARCH 2006. AFTER REPAIR THE MICROWAVE MADE A HUMMING NOISE WHEN IT WAS NOT BEING USED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE…
ODI #10090910 · Filed September 13, 2004
I OWN A 35FT DUTCHMAN 5TH WHEEL THAT IS 9 MONTHS OLD. THE TIRES ARE LT235/R8516 . THE TIRE ARE ALWAYS COVERED IN STORAGE AND BEFORE TRIPS THE TIRE PRESSURE AND CONDITION ARE ALWAYS CHECKED ALONG WITH THE LUGS: NUTS. ON MY WAY HOME FROM LAKE HAVASU I EXPERINCED NOT ONE BUT TWO SERIOUS BLOWOUTS ON…

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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 June 1, 2000 – 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).

DUTCHMEN/GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER OUTLET

NHTSA #03V179000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice

Reported May 21, 2003 · DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.

Potentially affected: 3,514 vehicles

Owners notified August 22, 2003 · Vehicles built May 1, 2002 – May 1, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFI) OUTLET WAS IMPROPERLY WIRED.

Safety consequence

THE FAILURE OF THE GFI OUTLET TO WORK PROPERLY COULD CAUSE A PERSON USING AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE PLUGGED INTO THE GFI OUTLET TO BE EXPOSED TO AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF SUCH PERSON OR THE ELECTRICAL DEVICE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH WATER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE OUTLETS. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT MOBILE, DUTCHMEN MAY AUTHORIZE A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO PERFORM THE REPAIR AT THE SITE OF THE TRAILER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2003. 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 DUTCHMEN AT DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.

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 Trailer. 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 Trailer.

Equipment

ODI #10160519

Incident: March 1, 2006 · Filed: June 12, 2006

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION ON SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVEN, RECALL WAS PERFORMED AND OVEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CONSTANT HUMMING SOUND WHILE IN USE. *KB THE RECALLED PART WAS REPLACED MARCH 2006. AFTER REPAIR THE MICROWAVE MADE A HUMMING NOISE WHEN IT WAS NOT BEING USED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE APPLIANCE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT SAMSUNG WOULD HAVE TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL SERVICE. THE CONSUMER CONTACT SAMSUNG DIRECTLY BUT HAS RECEIVED NOT RESOLUTION. *NM

Tires

ODI #10090910

Incident: September 11, 2004 · Filed: September 13, 2004

I OWN A 35FT DUTCHMAN 5TH WHEEL THAT IS 9 MONTHS OLD. THE TIRES ARE LT235/R8516 . THE TIRE ARE ALWAYS COVERED IN STORAGE AND BEFORE TRIPS THE TIRE PRESSURE AND CONDITION ARE ALWAYS CHECKED ALONG WITH THE LUGS: NUTS. ON MY WAY HOME FROM LAKE HAVASU I EXPERINCED NOT ONE BUT TWO SERIOUS BLOWOUTS ON OPPISITE SIDES OF THE TRAILER LESS THAN 80 MILES APART. THE FIRST BLOWOUT CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMANGE TO THE BACK FENDER, UNDER CARRIAGE, AND FRAME AROUND THE BACK DOOR OF THE TRAILER. THE FENDER IS SHREADED. THE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I PUT THE SPARE ON, CONTINUED ON MY WAY WHEN LESS THAN 80 MILES LATER I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER BLOWOUT. SAME THING, TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THESE TIRES HAD LESS THAN 1300 MILES ON THEM AND WERE ALL INSPECTED PRIOR TO THE TRIP. I NOW HAD NO SPARE AND WAS FORCED INTO PURCHASING 2 NEW TIRES. I DID NOT BUY CARLISLE!!! I WILL NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE OTHER 2 TIRES AND HAVE THE DAMAGE TO MY 5TH WHEEL REPAIRED. I HAVE READ AND PERSONALLY KNOW OF MANY FAILURES WITH THESE TIRES. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE LOOSES THEIR LIFE!!! PLEASE MAKE THIS MANUFACTURER RESPONSBLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE TIRES.*AK

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