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2007 Dutchmen ColoradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2007 Dutchmen Colorado, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Dutchmen Colorado has problems

5 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
Suspension41
Structure20
Equipment10
Wheels10

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

1 recall

2007 Dutchmen Colorado 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.

2%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-755 · Nov 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 vehicles · 25,972 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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

2007 vs. every other Colorado 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 Colorado median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Dutchmen Colorado, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AXLE SPINDLE WELD FRACTUREPE06040 · closed Dec 6, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What Colorado owners report

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

2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO 5TH WHEEL. 28FT. TRAILER IS NOT LIFTED UP HIGH ENOUGH ON CHASSIS. TIRES ARE RUBBING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER AND ON THE FENDER WELLS. ENOUGH SO THAT WE ARE AFRAID TO PULL OUR UNIT ANYMORE. MORE RUBBING ON THE TIRES IS GOING TO CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE WHILE TRAILERING, CAUSING A…
Complaint 10283371 · Sep 9, 2009 · 3,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) DUTCHMEN COLORADO FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JACK KNIFED AND CRASHED INTO THE BRIDGE ABOVE THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GET HIS FAMILY OUT OF THE TRAILER. A…
Complaint 10237691 · Aug 11, 2008
2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RV HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAS HAD 27 REPAIRS MADE. SOME OF WHICH ARE THE SEWER DRAIN DRAINING UPWARD INSTEAD OF DOWNWARD, WATER LEAKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE RV. *KB THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AXLE WHICH WAS…
Complaint 10236056 · Jul 24, 2008

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