Dutchmen Recalls 2013 Travel Trailers for Incorrect Weight Rating Labels
Dutchmen is recalling 2013 245RKS travel trailers because the Federal identification tag lists incorrect weight ratings, which could lead to vehicle 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 where the defect (incorrect weight ratings) could lead to tire/axle failure and loss of control, but no injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Dutchmen 245RKS recreational vehicles. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Specifically, the Federal identification tag on these vehicles lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Incorrect tag information could result in overloading of the vehicle, causing tire or axle failure. This failure could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dutchmen will notify owners and mail replacement labels with corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2013. 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 TRAVEL TRAILER
- Brand
- DUTCHMEN
- Manufacturer
- Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 10
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)
- TRAVEL TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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