The problem
Dutchmen is recalling 478 my 2007-2009 n'tense, victory lane, and winner's circle travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' These trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors.
The risk
Lack of reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the travel trailer increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will send reflectors and installation instructions to customers. Customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or take their travel trailer to the nearest dutchmen certified dealer to have the installation done free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Dutchmen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V268000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.