2013 Aspen Trail Travel Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2013-07-03 · campaign 13V293000 · 543 vehicles
Defect: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Aspen 1400RB, 1500BH, 1600RB, 2110RBS, 2470BHS and 3010BHDS travel trailers; certain model year 2013-2014 Coleman CTS14FD, CTS15BH, CTS16BH and CTS16QB travel trailers and certain model year 2013-2014 Dutchmen 190QB, 282RBS, 286BHGS, 318RKDS and 816QB travel trailers. Heat from the range burner may melt the propane supply hose.
Risk: If the hose melts it may leak propane, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dutchmen will notify owners and dealers will install a copper line to the propane connection in the burner, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0600. Dutchmen's recall number is 13-195.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:furnace 2012-10-31 · campaign 12V529000 · 740 vehicles
Defect: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aspen Trail, Coleman, and Dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from October 4, 2011, through October 01, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.
Risk: Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. The heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
What owners report
2013-07-08 · Structure:body · 200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 dutchmen aspen trail rv. the contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the proper support fitting for the water tank to remain secure in the vehicle. the water tank was located in the rear cabin of the vehicle and detached onto the ground unexpectedly. the failure recurred twice and had previously been repai…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.