The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V529000·Announced 2012-10-31

Dutchmen Recalls 2012-2013 Travel Trailers Due to Missing Furnace Vent

Dutchmen is recalling 740 model year 2012-2013 travel trailers that may lack an exterior furnace vent, posing carbon monoxide and fire risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing furnace vent) that poses a risk of carbon monoxide asphyxiation and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aspen Trail, Coleman, and Dutchmen recreational vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between October 4, 2011, and October 1, 2012. The recall involves 740 units that may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.

The defect creates a safety hazard because, without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide, resulting in asphyxiation. Additionally, heat build-up may increase the risk of a fire.

Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, as necessary, install an exterior vent free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DUTCHMEN, COLEMAN, ASPEN TRAIL ASPEN TRAIL, DUTCHMEN, TRAVEL TRAILER, COLEMAN
Brand
DUTCHMEN
Affected units
740

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 (4)

  • ASPEN TRAIL
  • DUTCHMEN
  • TRAVEL TRAILER
  • COLEMAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.