2003 Dutchmen Aero problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Steering (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V755000 · 1,205,997 vehicles
Defect: 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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in ce
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2014-08-18 · Steering · 66,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 …”
2005-07-29 · Tires“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. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.