- 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
2003 Dutchmen Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2004 for the furnace. For comparison, the 2002 has 1 and the 2004 has 18.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
#342 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Dutchmen Trailer problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Dutchmen Trailer recalls 2
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
- The problem
- On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfi) outlet was improperly wired.
- The risk
- The failure of the gfi outlet to work properly could cause a person using an electrical device plugged into the gfi outlet to be exposed to an electrical shock if such person or the electrical device comes into contact with water.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair the outlets. If the vehicle is not mobile, dutchmen may authorize a certified electrician to perform the repair at the site of the trailer. Owner notification began august 22, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dutchmen at dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer received recall notification on samsung microwave oven, recall was performed and oven began to make a constant humming sound while in use. *Kb the recalled part was replaced march 2006. After repair the microwave made a humming noise when it was not being used. The consumer contacted the appliance dealer and was told that samsung would have to authorize additional service. The consumer contact samsung directly but has received not resolution. *Nm
I own a 35ft dutchman 5th wheel that is 9 months old. The tires are lt235/r8516 . The tire are always covered in storage and before trips the tire pressure and condition are always checked along with the lugs: nuts. On my way home from lake havasu I experinced not one but two serious blowouts on oppisite sides of the trailer less than 80 miles apart. The first blowout caused extensive damange to the back fender, under carriage, and frame around the back door of the trailer. The fender is shreaded. The tread...
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completely separated from the tire. I put the spare on, continued on my way when less than 80 miles later I experienced another blowout. Same thing, tread completely separated from the tire. These tires had less than 1300 miles on them and were all inspected prior to the trip. I now had no spare and was forced into purchasing 2 new tires. I did not buy carlisle!!! I will now have to replace the other 2 tires and have the damage to my 5th wheel repaired. I have read and personally know of many failures with these tires. Something needs to be done before someone looses their life!!! Please make this manufacturer responsble for their defective tires.*Ak
Dutchmen Trailer: every year compared
All Trailer years2003 Dutchmen Trailer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dutchmen Trailer | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 2003 Dutchmen Classic | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Dutchmen Aero | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Dutchmen Lite | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer
Does the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer: furnace (January 2004); fuses and circuit breakers (May 2003). 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 2003 Dutchmen Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 13, 2004 and the latest on June 12, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Dutchmen Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 33 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2003 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