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2005 Dutchmen AeroliteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2005 Dutchmen Aerolite, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Dutchmen Aerolite has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Structure
2Suspension
1Equipment
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Power train
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Dutchmen Aerolite recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dutchmen.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Aerolite year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aerolite median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Aerolite owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NOTICED THAT THE COUNTER TOP CRACKED AND SEPARATED AND THE STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR HAS LIFTED AND THE WINDOW IN FRONT OF THE SINK HAS DROPPED BELOW THE COUNTER TOP. ALL THE PANELS ON THAT SIDE HAVE EITHER CRACKED OR SEPARATED. CALLED THE COLLISION SHOP AT CAMPING WORLD AND THEY TOLD ME NOT TO PULL…
THE SPRING HANGER THAT HOLDS THE LEFT SIDE SPRING FROM THE DOUBLE AXLE RIPPED FROM THE FRAME ABOVE THE WELD CAUSING THE TRAILER TO FALL ONTO THE TIRES AND MELTING THE TIRES. TRAILER WAS BEING USED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT THE TIME AND HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED. THE FRAME IS NOW WARPED AND…
DT: WHILE ON VACATION, THE CALLER NOTICED THAT THE CABINETS ON THE CAMPER TRAILER WERE CROOKED AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE BUMPER WAS BENT AND THE WHOLE FRAME WAS BENT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CALLER STATED THAT THE CABINETS WERE A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE CAMPER TRAILER. DEALER SAID…
Own a 2005 Aerolite?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.