While driving our dutch star motorhome on northbound highway 101 at 55 MPH in the los angeles ca. Area and in the far right lane of the 4 lane freeway, the coach suddenly veered sharply to the left and I had no steering control at all. There was a very loud screeching roaring noise coming from the left front tire as the coach instantly crossed all of the remaining 3 lanes of heavy traffic and impacted the concrete center divider at freeway speed and at approximately a 45 degree angle to the lanes of traffic. The coach was deflected after is slammed into the concrete barrier and then slid another 300 feet along the wall until it came to rest on the wall in the center median. Upon later examining the undercarriage of the motor home once it was towed to the impound yard and placed up on blocks, I noticed that the steering casting that is connected to the left front wheel tie rod had broken allowing the front left wheel to immediately turn to the full left turn position which caused me to have absolutely no steering control as we veered toward the 4 lanes of oncoming traffic in the southbound lanes that were traveling at around 65 to 70 MPH. My wife and I want to warn others of a possible defect in other steering castings of the same design that could cause another wreck with the high probability of serious injuries or death. The motorhome was a total loss.
The worst 2003 Dutchmen Aero problems
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- Steering1
- Tires1
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- Tires1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1‑574‑535‑2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Recall number 17V755000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
- Risk
- An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
- Remedy
- Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800‑932‑3837 or dutchmen at 574‑537‑0700.
Recall number 03V465000 · Recall details
What 2003 Dutchmen Aero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Carlisle tires on travel trailer, had 1 tire blow out while traveling,less than 1000 miles on them. Seems like something should be done about this before somebody gets killed. Damage to new trailer and costs out of my pocket for junk tires.
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Questions about the 2003 Dutchmen Aero
Is the 2003 Dutchmen Aero reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Dutchmen Aero, close to a typical Aero model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Dutchmen Aero?
Steering, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Dutchmen Aero have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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