The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V012000·Announced 2012-01-12

Dutchmen Voltage and Rubicon Trailers Recalled for Wheel Separation Risk

Thor is recalling 2012 Dutchmen Voltage and Rubicon trailers because wheels may not be fully seated on the hub, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where wheels may detach, leading to loss of control and crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Thor Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 Dutchmen Voltage and Rubicon trailers manufactured between July 19, 2011, and December 21, 2011. The recall involves 437 units.

The defect involves trailer wheels that may not be fully seated on the hub. This condition can cause the wheels to loosen and potentially detach from the trailer. Wheel separation can lead to a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a detached wheel poses a risk of injury to pedestrians and other vehicles.

The safety recall began on January 25, 2012. Thor will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheels and repair the trailers as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Thor Industries, Inc. at 1-937-596-6849 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DUTCHMEN RUBICON, VOLTAGE
Brand
DUTCHMEN
Manufacturer
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
437

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 (2)

  • RUBICON
  • VOLTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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