2003 Dutchmen LiteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Dutchmen Lite, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 26, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Dutchmen Lite has problems

1 complaint 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
Tires10

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

1 recall

2003 Dutchmen Lite 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 Lite 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 Lite median. How we score

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

What Lite owners report

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

RECEIVED 2003 DUTCHMEN LITE, 29QBJ TRAVEL TRAILER, APRIL 2003. EQUIPPED W/CARLISLE ST205/75R15 TIRES, DOT 8LUL0603. FIRST TRIP, JULY 2003 NO PROBLEMS, APPROX 1000-MILES. JULY 2004 WENT TO VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, ABOUT 150 MILES INTO TRIP, HAD BLOWOUT ON LEFT FRONT, THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO INNER FRONT…
Complaint 10163553 · Jul 26, 2006

Own a 2003 Lite?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.