2002 Dutchmen TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Dutchmen Trailer, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Dutchmen Trailer 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.

2 recalls

2002 Dutchmen Trailer 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

Lpg systems: furnace

Recall 04V-015 · Jan 5, 2004 · 21,508 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN USE THIS COULD ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES TO VENT INTO THE TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGERS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 03V-179 · May 21, 2003 · 3,514 vehicles

Risk. THE FAILURE OF THE GFI OUTLET TO WORK PROPERLY COULD CAUSE A PERSON USING AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE PLUGGED INTO THE GFI OUTLET TO BE EXPOSED TO AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK…

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

2002 vs. every other Trailer 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 Trailer median. How we score

'92'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DUTCHMEN MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE 2002 MASTER TOW DOLLEY'S LEFT TIRE TREAD PEELED AND DESTROYED THE FENDER. CARLISLE WAS NOTIFIED REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE MASTER TOW DOLLEY HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Complaint 10192254 · Jun 1, 2007

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