The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V184000·Announced 2011-03-16

Dutchmen Komfort Pacific Ridge Recalled for Incorrect Weight Rating Labels

Dutchmen is recalling 2011 Komfort Pacific Ridge recreational vehicles because the labels list the wrong weight ratings, which could lead to overloading.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (incorrect weight ratings leading to potential tire failure and crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Komfort Pacific Ridge recreational vehicles manufactured between October 15, 2010, and December 30, 2010. The recall addresses a failure to comply with federal certification requirements (Part 567) because the vehicle labels list the incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

The incorrect weight information could cause a consumer to overload the vehicle. An overloaded vehicle may increase the risk of a tire failure, which could result in a vehicle crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

The safety recall began on March 31, 2011. Dutchmen will mail corrected labels to consumers, or customers may have dealers install the 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 KOMFORT PACIFIC RIDGE
Brand
DUTCHMEN
Affected units
32

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)

  • KOMFORT PACIFIC RIDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.