EquipmentRecall 13V-293 · Aspen Trail and Coleman vehicles

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. recall 13V-293 covers 543 Aspen Trail and Coleman vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2013.

–
Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5433 models
ReportedJul 3, 2013Owners notified Aug 7, 2013
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 13V293000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Aspen 1400RB, 1500BH, 1600RB, 2110RBS, 2470BHS and 3010BHDS travel trailers; certain model year 2013-2014 Coleman CTS14FD, CTS15BH, CTS16BH and CTS16QB travel trailers and certain model year 2013-2014 Dutchmen 190QB, 282RBS, 286BHGS, 318RKDS and 816QB travel trailers. Heat from the range burner may melt the propane supply hose.

The risk

If the hose melts it may leak propane, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

Dutchmen will notify owners and dealers will install a copper line to the propane connection in the burner, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0600. Dutchmen's recall number is 13-195.

Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.