2014 Dutchmen Kodiak problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (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 (4)
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.
Equipment 2014-08-25 · 14-212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication is the final customer notification for advisory 14-212 for the units manufactured with a fold down front bed which is inadequately supported for its intended use.
Equipment 2014-08-25 · 14-212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication is informing dealership service departments of advisory 14-212 for the units manufactured with a fold down front bed which is inadequately supported for its intended use.
Equipment 2014-08-19 · 14-212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this advisory 14-212 involves kodiak 220rbsl units manufactured with a fold down front bed which is inadequately supported for its intended use. this service advisory explains how to replace the front bed platform.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-02-06 · 14-201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this advisory 14-201 involves units manufactured with the wrong grill mounting bracket. this service advisory explains how to replace the mounting bracket.
What owners report
2016-03-21 · Service Brakes · 1,000 mi“the trailer has completely exposed brake wires (over 1 ft). the wires hang down from the wheel and are prone to damage from rabbits (or other animals) and/or road damage (from debris). i spoke with dutchmen and they said this was built to spec. my wires were completely eaten by rabbits and left me without trailer brakes. the company does not ca…”
2015-06-25 · Unknown Or Other“mismanufactured door panels (metal door) for beds puncturing canvass requiring replacement; mismanufactured plastic seaming which hold canvass in place to trailer itself and mismanufactured canvass requiring replacement after nominal use completely falling apart leaving trailer open to the elements. both issues allow excessive and repeated water …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.