Newly purchased 2009 eclipse milan 25 rks travel trailer, 30 foot long that had been pulled only 45 miles home from dealership had the frame bouncing up and down on the tire creating trailer sway and all four tires had been hitting and rubbing the frame of the trailer. Manufacturer claimed only a few trailers had been made wrong, but I can tell by looking a pictures on the internet other 25rks are also too low to the ground. The dealership where I purchased it had two more identically dangerous trailers. The manufacture replaced an underslung axle with an overslung axle, but now the leaf spring shackles are jammed against the center hanger. They did not lube the new lube fittings nor did they use a torque to tighten the wheels. I video taped the entire process. I notified eclipse reps and the company that made the trailer frame that they should notify the federal safety agency, but I don't think they plan on it. The workers that changed the axle said they had been driving all around changing out axles for people that had bought them. Again, this is an eclipse milan 2009 25 rks.
The worst 2009 Dutchmen N Tense problems
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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
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated switch could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V026000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Dutchmen is recalling 2,735 my 2005-2010 n'tense, victory lane, winner's circle, wild thing, four winds, and dutchmen recreational trailers. These trailers contain a fuel dispensing system with a shut-off switch which is not spark protected and is mounted in the nozzle storage compartment of the fuel dispensing system. Gasoline spilled on the switch, or gasoline vapors which might build up in the vicinity of the switch during dispensing functions, may create a fire or explosion if a spark is generated by the switch.
- Risk
- The resulting fire or explosion could result in serious burns and possibly death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will provide an ignition protected switch and insulated terminals to replace the current switch. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before july 9, 2009. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1‑866‑869‑1109.
Recall number 09V236000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Dutchmen is recalling 478 my 2007-2009 n'tense, victory lane, and winner's circle travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' these trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors.
- Risk
- Lack of reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the travel trailer increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will send reflectors and installation instructions to customers. Customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or take their travel trailer to the nearest dutchmen certified dealer to have the installation done free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1‑866‑869‑1109.
Recall number 08V268000 · Recall details
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Is the 2009 Dutchmen N Tense reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Dutchmen N Tense, close to a typical N Tense model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Dutchmen N Tense?
Suspension, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2009 Dutchmen N Tense have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
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