- The problem
- On certain traveltrailers equipped with suburban furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent may not be present.
- The risk
- When the furnace is in use this could allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the trailer, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.
- The fix
- Owners and dealers will inspect for the presence of the exhaust vent and for hot exhaust air escaping from the furnace exhaust. The recall began february 20, 2004. Owners should contact dutchmen at 1-219-534-1224.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Dutchmen Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2004 for the furnace. For comparison, the 1996 has 0 and the 1998 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Dutchmen Trailer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1997 Dutchmen Trailer recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I have had five tire separations with the commodore tires. The dealer has checked tire pressures and the alignment of the tandem axles has been checked. The separations seem to occur after slight impacts such as potholes on the freeways or roads. *Tr
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer
Does the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer: furnace (January 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 5, 2013 and the latest on November 5, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Dutchmen Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dutchmen Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dutchmen Trailer years have the most complaints?
2004 (18), 1995 (6), 1998 (3). See every Dutchmen Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Dutchmen Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data