2008 Dutchmen Dutchmen problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Suspension:rear (2) · Structure:body (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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2012-11-07 · RC000064 110712 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this recall repair provides instructions on inspecting and/or replacing the iota its-50r tranfer switch.
What owners report
2014-07-14 · Latches/Locks/Linkages“tl* the contact owns a 2008 dutchmen 25cgs (na) recreational trailer. the contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 13e039000 (equipment, latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.…”
2013-09-11 · Tires“purchased 2 bct hi run tires st235/80 r16 load range e on 8/19/2012. major blow out on 5th wheel trailer occurred on first tire on 4/29/2013 when driving i-10. caused approximately 400.00 damage to 5th wheel fender skirt. second tire major blow out on 5th wheel on interstate 10 on 8/19/2013. both incidents were strictly tire related (tread se…”
2011-05-04 · Structure:body“over winter months my 2008 aerolite travel trailer had the vinyl flooring crack n rip open and the shower stall crack. factory looked at it and said it was extreme cold damage and knew about and seen it before. factory says its caused bby them not gluing the entire floor down only the edges so it shrinks and breaks. it is also my problem to cover …”
2010-09-22 · Suspension:rear · 3,000 mi · 🔥 fire“2008 montivista 5th wheel model 31 lippert axles. these axles have been a nightmare i have had to have them aligned so the tires would go down the road right i had a computer alignment done. i wore out three tires before discovering what was going on. i had called sierra rv in roy utah they sent me to dutchmen, dutchmen would not do anything and se…”
2010-07-22 · Suspension:rear · 16,000 mi“please note that this issue was discussed with tom bowman 7/22/10 and documentation has been mailed to him. i own a 40' fifth wheel that is rated for 15,500#. while driving down the freeway i experienced a tire blow out. after having the tire replaced i continued on the last 150 miles of my trip to san francisco. after being in sf for about 1-1/…”
2010-06-22 · Tires · 3,000 mi“valve stems failure 5/22/2010 right front tire mangled on i 75 south of atlanta ga 6/5/2010 right rear tire mangled on i-80/90 norwalk, ohio 6/6/2010 upon close inspection of the left 2 tires i found that both valve stems were cracked also. one of them blow off in my hand!!! i had to purchase 4 new tires to remedy the situation!!!!! this …”
2009-12-11 · Tires · 1,500 mi“1. purchased a new grand junction 5th wheel in june of 2009. first trip to use had a tread ripped totally off the tire. i had made sure that the dealer had put the air pressure in correct.. i followed the instructions in the manual only to find i spent more of my money to send the tire back. the tire was a china made tow max which was over 2 1/2 ye…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.