2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (3)
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.
Electrical System 2013-01-24 · campaign 13V026000 · 698 vehicles
Defect: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Grand Junction; model year 2008-2009 Victory Lane and Winners Circle; model year 2009-2010 N'Tense; model year 2010 Freedom Spirit and model year 2009 Monte Vista recreational trailers. The affected trailers are equipped with Iota ITS-50R transfer switches. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
Risk: An overheated switch could result in a fire.
Fix: Dutchmen will notify owners and replace the Iota transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2010-11-16 · campaign 10V565000 · 455 vehicles
Defect: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 GRAND JUNCTION AND 2011 VOLTAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix: DUTCHMEN IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.
What owners report
2016-06-20 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2010 dutchmen grand junction fifth wheel. the contact stated that the breakers were overheating and made a popping noise, which caused the electrical system to fail. there was also a burning electrical odor accompanied withy the failure. the breakers were replaced numerous times, but the failure persisted. the contact receive…”
2015-10-22 · Unknown Or Other“the frame immediately between the dual axel cracked but remind together. the side wall at the top of the trailer also cracked.this occured on the hiway and was noticed upon parking the trailer at our destination. if i had not stopped it appears the rear end of the trailer and the rear axel would have entirely lost their integrity. the road side o…”
2013-01-09 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“my 2010 dutchmen grand junction 340rl 5th wheel camper suffered a major electrical failure. the iota its-50r power transfer switch melted and caught fire. i've noted nhtsa issued recalls for keystone rvs only, yet my problems have been found on other manufacturers. *tr updated 1/15/13 *cn updated 1/22/2013 *js…”
2011-10-11 · Tires · 8,000 mi“1)8 tires have been replaced after approximately 8000 miles on each tire. first noticed is unusual tread wear and bulges in the tire casing. bulges can be either in the tread or the sidewall near the rim. 2)failures have been tires going flat, tread separation from the sidewall. i have had two sets of four tires supplied by the trailer manufacturer…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.