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2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer, describing incidents dated July 29, 2013 to August 25, 2015.

Most-cited components

Tires 3 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10854499 · Filed April 8, 2016
UNSURE HOW FAILURE OCCURRED. FOUND AFTER STOP AT CAMP SITE. REPLACED WITH SPARE. THE TIRE IS AN AKURIT NOT IN THE DATABASE LISTING
ODI #10762013 · Filed September 7, 2015
TIRE BLOWOUT WITH LESS THAN 2000 MILES ON THEM. DID DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER.
ODI #10628101 · Filed August 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUTCHMEN COMFORT TRAILBLAZER TRAVEL TRAILER (NA). THE TRAILER WAS PULLED BY A 2011 FORD F150. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRAILER'S REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE AND TRAVEL TRAILER OVER AND…

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Propane Hose May Melt and Leak Propane

NHTSA #13V293000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2013 · Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.

Potentially affected: 543 vehicles

Dutchmen campaign 13-195 · Owners notified August 7, 2013

Defect description

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Aspen 1400RB, 1500BH, 1600RB, 2110RBS, 2470BHS and 3010BHDS travel trailers; certain model year 2013-2014 Coleman CTS14FD, CTS15BH, CTS16BH and CTS16QB travel trailers and certain model year 2013-2014 Dutchmen 190QB, 282RBS, 286BHGS, 318RKDS and 816QB travel trailers. Heat from the range burner may melt the propane supply hose.

Safety consequence

If the hose melts it may leak propane, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dutchmen will notify owners and dealers will install a copper line to the propane connection in the burner, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0600. Dutchmen's recall number is 13-195.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Label/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #13V144000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported April 16, 2013 · Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Owners notified April 25, 2013 · Vehicles built January 23, 2013 – January 24, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Dutchmen 245RKS recreational vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." On these vehicles, the Federal identification tag lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating.

Safety consequence

Incorrect tag information could result in overloading of the vehicle, causing tire or axle failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dutchmen will notify owners and mail replacement labels with corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Furnace may be Missing Exterior Vent

NHTSA #12V529000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Furnace · NHTSA notice

Reported October 31, 2012 · Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.

Potentially affected: 740 vehicles

Owners notified November 15, 2012 · Vehicles built October 4, 2011 – October 1, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aspen Trail, Coleman, and Dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from October 4, 2011, through October 01, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.

Safety consequence

Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. The heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Notes

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Propane Line

NHTSA #12V365000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported July 31, 2012 · DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.

Potentially affected: 87 vehicles

Owners notified August 17, 2012 · Vehicles built April 12, 2012 – July 9, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2013 Coleman 192 and Dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2012, through July 9, 2012. These vehicles have been manufactured with the propane line in close proximity to the rear axle hanger which could be damaged by the rear axle hanger bolt during travel.

Safety consequence

If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

Manufacturer remedy

Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace and re-route the propane line, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18,7, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Notes

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer.

Tires

ODI #10854499

Incident: June 21, 2015 · Filed: April 8, 2016

UNSURE HOW FAILURE OCCURRED. FOUND AFTER STOP AT CAMP SITE. REPLACED WITH SPARE. THE TIRE IS AN AKURIT NOT IN THE DATABASE LISTING

Tires

ODI #10762013

Incident: August 25, 2015 · Filed: September 7, 2015

TIRE BLOWOUT WITH LESS THAN 2000 MILES ON THEM. DID DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER.

Wheels

ODI #10628101

Fire

Incident: June 29, 2014 · Filed: August 25, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUTCHMEN COMFORT TRAILBLAZER TRAVEL TRAILER (NA). THE TRAILER WAS PULLED BY A 2011 FORD F150. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRAILER'S REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE AND TRAVEL TRAILER OVER AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH AN EXTINGUISHER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS COMMON. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS 1,500.

Structure; Equipment

ODI #10551583

Fire

Incident: July 29, 2013 · Filed: November 8, 2013

ON A RETURN TRIP FROM ALASKA WE STOPPED IN MANITOBA, CANADA AT A REST AREA. A PERSON TOLD US THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE CAMPER. I OPENED THE DOOR AND HOT AIR AND SMOKE FORCED ME BACK OUTSIDE. I UNHOOKED THE TRUCK AND REMOVED THE PROPANE TANKS AND MOVED THEM AWAY FROM THE BURNING HULK. IN FEW MINUTES THE CAMPER WAS TOTALLY BURNED. A CANADIAN POLICEMAN CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PUT OUT THE FIRE. WE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAMPER UP TO THE POINT OF THE FIRE. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS BEING OPERATED ON PROPANE IN TRANSIT. OUR INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED US THAT THERE WERE RECALLS ON CAMPERS OF THIS TYPE; HOWEVER WE HAD NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FROM THE SELLER. *TR

Tires

ODI #10536490

Incident: August 11, 2013 · Filed: August 21, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUTCHMEN ASPEN TRAIL RV EQUIPPED WITH WESTLAKE ST TIRES, SIZE: 202/75/R14 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SIDEWALL TREAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED A BLOW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROADWAY AND INSTALL THE SPARE TIRE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRE TO A DEALER, WHO TOOK PICTURES OF THE TIRES AND FORWARDED THEM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE TIRE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 380. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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