Dutchmen Grand Junction 2010

Model Grand Junction made in 2010 by Dutchmen got 8 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and tires. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.

Model 2010

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13V026000Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.from 10/05/2006 to 06/10/2010V (Vehicle)698MFRDutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.01/24/201301/28/2013
Defect SummaryDutchmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 grand junction; model year 2008-2009 victory lane and winners circle; model year 2009-2010 n'tense; model year 2010 freedom spirit and model year 2009 monte vista recreational trailers. the affected trailers are equipped with iota its-50r transfer switches. wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
Consequence SummaryAn overheated switch could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDutchmen will notify owners and replace the iota transfer switch, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin in february 2013. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
NotesCustomers may 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.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
10V565000DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.from 11/01/2007 to 10/08/2010V (Vehicle)45512/10/2010MFRDUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.11/16/201011/16/2010
Defect SummaryDutchmen is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 grand junction and 2011 voltage recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence SummaryThe sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Corrective SummaryDutchmen is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on december 10, 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
NotesOwners 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 .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/08/201301
 My 2010 dutchmen grand junction 340rl 5th wheel camper suffered a major electrical failure. the iota its-50r power transfer switch melted and caught fire. i've noted nhtsa issued recalls for keystone rvs only, yet my problems have been found on other manufacturers. *tr
01/08/20130
 My 2010 dutchmen grand junction 340rl 5th wheel camper suffered a major electrical failure. the iota its-50r power transfer switch melted and caught fire. i've noted nhtsa issued recalls for keystone rvs only, yet my problems have been found on other manufacturers.
TIRES
09/28/20118000
 1)8 tires have been replaced after aproximately 8000 miles on each tire. first noticed is unusual tread wear and bulges in the tire casing. bulges can be either in the tread or the sidewall near the rim. 2)failures have been tires going flat, tread separation from the sidewall. i have had two sets of four tires supplied by the trailer manufacturer dutchmen exhibit this ply separation after approximaely 8000 miles. 3)all the tires have had to be replaced, first time by the trailer manufacturer all at once and the second set one at a time after failure while on the road. four original defective and one non-defective tire was returned thru the trailer manufacturer, of the second set i have one defective and one spare with less than 178 miles on it and two other defectives are being held by the dealers who replaced the tires, the last defective has been sent to recycle. the tire id is trail express power towing dot code 1kmm16a 1311 size st235/80r16 load range e