Defect Description For Recall
Dutchmen Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Rubicon Travel Trailers Manufactured From October 12, 2011, Through February 23, 2012. These Vehicles Have Been Manufactured With A Frame Support Located Too Close To The Trailer Tires Which Could Result In The Support ContActing The Tires When Loaded.
Make Of Vehicle
DUTChmen
Model Of Vehicle
RUBICON
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V077000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Contact Between The Support And Tire Could Result In Tire Failure, Leading To Loss Of The Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dutchmen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Remove The Interfering Frame Support And Install A New Frame Support, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 12, 2012. Owners May Contact Dutchmen At 1-574-537-0700.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111012
End Of Manufacture
20120223
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
20120312
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120228