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2003 Dutchmen Classic LaminateProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Suspension10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate 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.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-465 · Nov 12, 2003 · 24,113 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2003 vs. every other Classic Laminate 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 Classic Laminate median. How we score

'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Classic Laminate owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10082924 · Jul 29, 2004

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