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  NHTSA Recall 03V179000

NHTSA Campaign Id 03V179000; Date: May. 21, 2003

The failure of the gfi outlet to work properly could cause a person using an electrical device plugged into the gfi outlet to be exposed to an electrical shock if such person or the electrical device comes into contact with water.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2002 Dutchmen Trailer 2003 Dutchmen Trailer

Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers

Manufactured by: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.

Affected Units:: 3,514

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfi) outlet was improperly wired.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will repair the outlets. If the vehicle is not mobile, dutchmen may authorize a certified electrician to perform the repair at the site of the trailer. Owner notification began August 22, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dutchmen at dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 22, 2003

Also see:

All recalls of Dutchmen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.