2013 Coleman Travel Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Trailer Hitches (1) · Structure (1) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights (1)
Safety recalls (3)
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2012-07-31 · campaign 12V365000 · 87 vehicles
Defect: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2013 Coleman 192 and Dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2012, through July 9, 2012. These vehicles have been manufactured with the propane line in close proximity to the rear axle hanger which could be damaged by the rear axle hanger bolt during travel.
Risk: If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Fix: Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace and re-route the propane line, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18,7, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
What owners report
2014-02-26 · Structure“handrail installed next to entry door on 2013 coleman travel trailer can lock in any position. this can cause the handrail to lock against the door trapping people who are inside. this handrail was installed on numerous vehicles. *tr…”
2013-07-11 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · 10 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 dutchmen coleman rv. the contact stated that while hitching the vehicle to tow, he noticed that all of the rear marker lights and the driver's side brake lights had failed. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, who stated that the trailer needed to be re-wired and the electric brake wiring needed to be re-routed. the…”
2013-06-26 · Trailer Hitches“tl* the contact owns a 2013 coleman travel trailer cts314bh. the contact stated that while driving the contact stated the hitch of the trailer lifted the front off of the ground. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the hitch replaced, but the problem persisted. the manufacturer was notified. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.