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2017 Dutchmen VoltageProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Dutchmen Voltage, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, 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 recalls5Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Dutchmen Voltage 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
Suspension10
Wheels10

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

5 recalls

2017 Dutchmen Voltage 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.

56%repaired · 2020 Q2

Structure

Recall 19V-026 · Jan 7, 2019 · 288 vehicles · 162 repaired

Risk. Tire contact with the floor support while being towed can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

85%repaired · 2018 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 17V-335 · May 23, 2017 · 249 vehicles · 212 repaired

Risk. The incorrectly clamped fuel line may disconnect, possibly causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2018 Q2

Door: hinge and attachments

Recall 16V-908 · Dec 16, 2016 · 1,608 vehicles · 1,166 repaired

Risk. If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2017 Q4

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 16V-564 · Jul 29, 2016 · 19 vehicles · 19 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle is loaded to a weight greater than 18,000 lbs, the pin box can fail, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle and…

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

2017 vs. every other Voltage 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 Voltage median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Voltage owners report

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

LEAF SPRING HANGERS ARE BENDING FROM TURNS DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND NO REINFORCEMENT. AFTER SO MANY TIMES THAT THEY BEND BACK AND FORTH STRESS POINTS ARE CREATED AND THE METAL FATIGUES AND SNAPS, AND THE SUSPENSION AND AXLE BECOMES UNHINGED FROM THE TRAILER AT THE POINT OF FAILURE WITHOUT THE…
Complaint 11324376 · May 13, 2020 · 10,000 miles

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