The Recall Desk
ModerateNHTSA·10V244000·Announced 2010-06-07

Dutchmen Freedom Spirit Recalled for Incorrect Tire Labeling Information

Dutchmen is recalling 2009 Freedom Spirit recreational vehicles because the tire labels list the wrong tire size, which could lead to incorrect tire replacements.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is for a labeling error that creates a theoretical risk of incorrect tire installation and subsequent handling issues, but no injuries or crashes have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009 Freedom Spirit recreational vehicles manufactured between March 12, 2009, and March 25, 2009. The recall addresses a failure to comply with federal certification requirements, specifically that the federal label and tire loading information label do not contain the correct tire information. The labels currently list the wrong tire size.

This labeling error poses a risk because a consumer might replace the tires with an incorrect size based on the faulty label. Installing tires of the wrong size may impact vehicle performance and handling, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will mail the correct tire information label to consumers. If assistance is required to install the labels, dealers will perform the installation free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2010. Owners may contact the Dutchmen Warranty Service Department at 866-869-1109 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DUTCHMEN FREEDOM SPIRIT
Brand
DUTCHMEN
Affected units
100

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FREEDOM SPIRIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.