Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 03V-468 · 2004 Dutchmen T@B
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. recall 03V-468 covers 124 2004 Dutchmen T@B for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V468000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS, INCORRECT WHEEL BOLTS WERE INSTALLED.
The risk
LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL BOLTS COULD OCCUR, CAUSING A WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENT, AND RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL BOLTS. ALSO, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MATING SURFACE OF THE ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-219-534-1224.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2003 to October 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.