2007 Dutchmen Colorado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Wheels (1) · Suspension:rear:axle:spindle (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
2009-09-09 · Suspension · 3,000 mi“2007 dutchmen colorado 5th wheel. 28ft. trailer is not lifted up high enough on chassis. tires are rubbing underneath the trailer and on the fender wells. enough so that we are afraid to pull our unit anymore. more rubbing on the tires is going to cause a tire failure while trailering, causing a blowout on the roadway, which could cause a majo…”
2008-08-11 · Suspension:rear · 💥 crash“tl*the contact owns a 2008 (na) dutchmen colorado fifth wheel. while driving 60 mph, the rear passenger side axle failed. as a result, the vehicle jack knifed and crashed into the bridge above the trailer. the contact was able to pull to the side of the road and get his family out of the trailer. a tow truck was called and the vehicle had to be…”
2008-07-24 · Suspension“2007 dutchmen colorado with several problems. consumer states that the rv has been in the shop 5 times and has had 27 repairs made. some of which are the sewer drain draining upward instead of downward, water leaks in the front and rear of the rv. *kb there was a problem with the axle which was causing tire wear. the roof leaked, there were sewer…”
2007-09-08 · Suspension:rear:axle:spindle · 2,000 mi“while conducting a pre trip inspection on my rv i found that the rear tires were wearing on the inside. i weighed my rv and was well under my axle ratings. i took a close look at the axles and saw that the spindle welds look like they were welded improperly. it appears that too much heat was applied at the end of the weld and the weld fell through …”
2007-07-06 · Wheels · 1,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 dutchmen january 320 delani trailer. the contact stated that the trailer's dry weight is 12,300 lbs and it only has two 55,000 pound tires. as a result, the force of the weight is damaging the axles. he has not spoken with the manufacturer, however, they would like him to send pictures. the model number was not avail…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.