The problem
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 grand junction fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured from april 27, 2006 through may 2, 2006, and equipped with lippert axles components. These vehicles may contain mis-located welds attaching the axle spindle to the axle tube. If the welds are mis-located, the spindle may partially or completely separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly may come off the vehicle.
The risk
A separated tire and wheel assembly could strike other vehicles and/or pedestrians, risking injury or death, and/or cause significant damage property.
The fix
Dutchmen is working with lippert to inspect and replace if an axle is found to be defective on a vehicle free of charge. The safety recall began on september 20, 2010. Owners may contact lippert components, inc.'S axle service & warranty department at 1-877-870-4900 or dutchmen warranty service department at 866-869-1109.
Contacts
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 10V410000.
- 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.