2016 Dutchmen Denali problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2015-04-07 · campaign 15V207000 · 2,260 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Sprinter, Springdale, Bullet, Cougar, Hideout, and Passport trailers and 2015-2016 Dutchmen Aspen, Coleman, Denali, Razorback, Rubicon, and Voltage trailers. For a full list of the specific models and floor plans affected, see RCLRPT-15V207-4161.PDF under Associated Documents. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-230.
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.
Equipment 2016-10-28 · TSB-161025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides installation instructions for units with the front ground control jack legs not installed with a stop that allows the pull pins to come into contact with the frame. if the outer leg is not below the bottom frame rail it can cause the pull pins for the leg to
What owners report
2020-01-23 · Structure:body · 7,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 dutchmen denali 307rls camper. the contact stated that the rear end the fractured due to holes to the marker lights. the contact stated that the screws holding the lights detached, which caused the rear sub frame to fracture. as a result, the contact stated that water leaked into the vehicle, causing water damage and mol…”
2017-09-19 · Wheels · 1,000 mi“faulty tires: this is my second complaint concerning tires that came with this vehicle. tires are ridgway sport xt. i was traveling north on i75, 60 mph, pavement dry. had an immediate blow out (second tire). tire was mounted on right side, rear. st225/75-r15. i believe these tires are constructed with inferior materials and should be invest…”
2017-08-24 · Wheels · 800 mi“recently i had a tire explode on the highway. this tire has less than 1000 miles on it and is just a few months over 1 year old (delivery was march of 2016). the tire is a ridgway sport st st225 75 r15 h173 load range d. i am worried that there may be tires out there that are substandard and might possibly cause major injuries and damage (human…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.