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2005 Four Winds Dutchmen DoradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage55kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado 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
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

3 recalls

2005 Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado 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

Other: labels

Recall 05V-272 · Jun 10, 2005 · 238 vehicles

Risk. AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 05V-090 · Mar 14, 2005 · 261 vehicles

Risk. THE WHEEL MAY RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE CALIPER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V-529 · Oct 27, 2004 · 1,380 vehicles

Risk. THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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 Four Winds.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Dutchmen Dorado 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 Dutchmen Dorado median. How we score

'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Dutchmen Dorado owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOUR WINDS DUTCHMEN DORADO EQUIPPED WITH A 2005 FORD E450 SD CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL BEGAN LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10475802 · Sep 18, 2012 · 55,390 miles

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