The Recall Desk
ModerateNHTSA·11V095000·Announced 2011-02-11

Dutchmen Recalls 2011 315BHDS RVs for Incorrect Tire Load Range Labels

Dutchmen is recalling 2011 315BHDS recreational vehicles because the certification labels list the wrong tire load range, which could lead to property damage if incorrect tires are installed.

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 involves a labeling error that could lead to property damage if incorrect tires are installed, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 315BHDS recreational vehicles manufactured between March 3, 2010, and January 24, 2011. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567, "Certification." Specifically, the vehicle labels list the wrong tire load range; the correct size is ST225/75R15D, but the labels incorrectly list ST225/75R15C.

The incorrect labeling creates a risk that consumers may install the wrong tires during replacement, which could potentially lead to property damage. No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with this defect.

The safety recall began on February 21, 2011. Dutchmen will mail corrected labels to consumers, or customers may have dealers install the corrected labels free of charge. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 574-537-0700 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DUTCHMEN DUTCHMEN
Brand
DUTCHMEN
Affected units
101

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)

  • DUTCHMEN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.