DUTCHMEN KODIAK 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Keystone Rv Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V231000 SAFETY RECALL
561 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2019
Safety Issue:

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers, models 255BHSL and 283BHSL, equipped with 15-inch tires. The tire clearance to the floor may be insufficient, allowing the tire to contact the underside of the floor, possibly resulting in tire failure.

Potential Risk:
Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will install a suspension lift kit, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-349.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DUTCHMEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN
Mfg Campaign: 19-349
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2019
Keystone Rv Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17V755000 SAFETY RECALL
1.2M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Safety Issue:

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DUTCHMEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN
Mfg Campaign: 17-307
Notice Date: Jan 15, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Keystone Rv Company
Campaign: 11277265 Other
Oct 31, 2019
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TOWING A 2018 DUTCHMEN KD2711BS18 CAMPER (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING DETACHED AND THE CAMPER FRAME DROPPED ONTO THE WHEELS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CAMPER WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TOWING A 2018 DUTCHMEN KD2711BS18 CAMPER (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING DETACHED AND THE CAMPER FRAME DROPPED ONTO THE WHEELS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CAMPER WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TOWING A 2018 DUTCHMEN KD2711BS18 CAMPER (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING DETACHED AND THE CAMPER FRAME DROPPED ONTO THE WHEELS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CAMPER WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.

Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN
Mfg Campaign: 11277265
Notice Date: Oct 31, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2019

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