2018 Dutchmen Atlas problems, complaints & recalls
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 (2)
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.
Electrical System:wiring 2018-12-07 · 18-318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is the revised repair instructions for advisory 18-318. it has been determined that certain atwood furnace models may have wiring that can come in contact with the exhaust vent tube causing the furnace to shut down in a safe manner.
Electrical System:wiring 2018-09-05 · 18-318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is the repair instructions for advisory 18-318. it has been determined that certain atwood furnace models may have wiring that can come in contact with the exhaust vent tube causing the furnace to shut down in a safe manner. this is the communication to the dealership regarding advisory 18-318
What owners report
2023-07-22 · Unknown Or Other“the trailer fresh water tank fell out bottom of the trailer. the water tank is at the rear of the trailer. the tank fell down and the only thing that kept it from falling totally out was the trailer electrical wiring that it caught on. if it had fallen out completely on a major highway in heavy traffic i'm sure someone might have gotten injured try…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.