| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : T@B | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20030801 - 20031031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V468000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031121 | Date Received by ODI: 20031125 | Date Added to Database: 20031201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 124 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS, INCORRECT WHEEL BOLTS WERE INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL BOLTS COULD OCCUR, CAUSING A WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENT, AND RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL BOLTS. ALSO, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MATING SURFACE OF THE ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-219-534-1224. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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