Electrical systemRecall 13V-026 · Dutchmen vehicles
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. recall 13V-026 covers 698 Dutchmen vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Grand Junction; model year 2008-2009 Victory Lane and Winners Circle; model year 2009-2010 N'Tense; model year 2010 Freedom Spirit and model year 2009 Monte Vista recreational trailers. The affected trailers are equipped with Iota ITS-50R transfer switches. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
The risk
An overheated switch could result in a fire.
The fix
Dutchmen will notify owners and replace the Iota transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Customers may 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 October 5, 2006 to June 10, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.