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2002-2003 Dutchmen Trailer recall: fuses and circuit breakers

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 21, 2003. It covers about 3,514 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,514
reported
May 21, 2003
owners notified
Aug 22, 2003

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V179000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Dutchmen Trailer fuses and circuit breakers?

Yes. Recall 03V179000, reported on May 21, 2003, covers about 3,514 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V179000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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