Recall
Dutchmen Travel Trailer — 13V144000
NHTSA ID
13V144000
Make
Dutchmen
Model
Travel Trailer
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2013-04-16
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Units Affected
10
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Dutchmen 245RKS recreational vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." On these vehicles, the Federal identification tag lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Consequence
Incorrect tag information could result in overloading of the vehicle, causing tire or axle failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dutchmen will notify owners and mail replacement labels with corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.