WheelsRecall 05V-195 · Dutchmen vehicles
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. recall 05V-195 covers 434 Dutchmen vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V195000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RFD WHEELS, THERE IS A DEFECTIVE WELD OF THE WHEELS' CENTER HUB TO THE WHEEL'S RIM.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
RFD COMPONENTS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RFD COMPONENTS AT 574-295-3939 OR DUTCHMEN AT 574-534-1224.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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 February 15, 2005 to March 29, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.