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2003 Dutchmen Trailer problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer is tires. Its complaint count is close to a typical Trailer model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Worst area
Tires

The worst 2003 Dutchmen Trailer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    1

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  • Tires
    1

Recalls 2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnaceReported January 5, 2004 · 21,508 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain traveltrailers equipped with suburban furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent may not be present.
Risk
When the furnace is in use this could allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the trailer, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.
Remedy
Owners and dealers will inspect for the presence of the exhaust vent and for hot exhaust air escaping from the furnace exhaust. The recall began february 20, 2004. Owners should contact dutchmen at 1‑219‑534‑1224.

Recall number 04V015000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported May 21, 2003 · 3,514 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfi) outlet was improperly wired.
Risk
The failure of the gfi outlet to work properly could cause a person using an electrical device plugged into the gfi outlet to be exposed to an electrical shock if such person or the electrical device comes into contact with water.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the outlets. If the vehicle is not mobile, dutchmen may authorize a certified electrician to perform the repair at the site of the trailer. Owner notification began august 22, 2003. 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 dutchmen at dutchmen at 1‑574‑537‑0700.

Recall number 03V179000 · Recall details

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What 2003 Dutchmen Trailer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 12, 2006 · MS

Consumer received recall notification on samsung microwave oven, recall was performed and oven began to make a constant humming sound while in use. *kb the recalled part was replaced march 2006. After repair the microwave made a humming noise when it was not being used. The consumer contacted the appliance dealer and was told that samsung would have to authorize additional service. The consumer contact samsung directly but has received not resolution.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Tires · CA

I own a 35ft dutchman 5th wheel that is 9 months old. The tires are lt235/r8516 . The tire are always covered in storage and before trips the tire pressure and condition are always checked along with the lugs: nuts. On my way home from lake havasu I experinced not one but two serious blowouts on oppisite sides of the trailer less than 80 miles apart. The first blowout caused extensive damange to the back fender, under carriage, and frame around the back door of the trailer. The fender is shreaded. The tread completely separated from the tire. I put the spare on, continued on my way when less than 80 miles later I experienced another blowout. Same thing, tread completely separated from the tire. These tires had less than 1300 miles on them and were all inspected prior to the trip. I now had no spare and was forced into purchasing 2 new tires. I did not buy carlisle!!! I will now have to replace the other 2 tires and have the damage to my 5th wheel repaired. I have read and personally know of many failures with these tires. Something needs to be done before someone looses their life!!! Please make this manufacturer responsble for their defective tires.

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Is the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer, close to a typical Trailer model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer?

Tires, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.

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