2003 Dutchmen TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer 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
Equipment10
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2003 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

2003 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 equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION ON SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVEN, RECALL WAS PERFORMED AND OVEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CONSTANT HUMMING SOUND WHILE IN USE. *KB THE RECALLED PART WAS REPLACED MARCH 2006. AFTER REPAIR THE MICROWAVE MADE A HUMMING NOISE WHEN IT WAS NOT BEING USED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE…
Complaint 10160519 · Jun 12, 2006

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