2006-2007 Dutchmen Grand Junction recall: axle assembly

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 14, 2010. It covers about 39 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 39
reported: Sep 14, 2010
owners notified: Sep 20, 2010
related complaints: 1

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 grand junction fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured from april 27, 2006 through may 2, 2006, and equipped with lippert axles components. These vehicles may contain mis-located welds attaching the axle spindle to the axle tube. If the welds are mis-located, the spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly may come off the vehicle.
Risk: A separated tire and wheel assembly could strike other vehicles and/or pedestrians, risking injury or death, and/or cause significant damage property.
Remedy: Dutchmen is working with lippert to inspect and replace if an axle is found to be defective on a vehicle free of charge. The safety recall began on september 20, 2010. Owners may contact lippert components, inc.'s axle service & warranty department at 1‑877‑870‑4900 or dutchmen warranty service department at 866‑869‑1109.

Recall number 10V410000

Affected vehicles

Dutchmen Grand Junction 2006-2007 2006 2007

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.

2006 Dutchmen Grand Junction 2007 Dutchmen Grand Junction

Questions about recall 10V410000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Dutchmen Grand Junction axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 10V410000, reported on September 14, 2010, covers about 39 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V410000?

Dutchmen is working with lippert to inspect and replace if an axle is found to be defective on a vehicle free of charge. The safety recall began on september 20, 2010. Owners may contact lippert components, inc.'s axle service & warranty department at 1‑877‑870‑4900 or dutchmen warranty service department at 866‑869‑1109.

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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