Other: labelsRecall 13V-144 · 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. recall 13V-144 covers 10 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Dutchmen 245RKS recreational vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." On these vehicles, the Federal identification tag lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating.
The risk
Incorrect tag information could result in overloading of the vehicle, causing tire or axle failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dutchmen will notify owners and mail replacement labels with corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 January 23, 2013 to January 24, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.