NHTSA Recall 08V268000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V268000; Date: Jun. 18, 2008
Lack of reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the travel trailer increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Dutchmen N Tense; 2008 Dutchmen N Tense; 2009 Dutchmen N Tense; 2007 Dutchmen Victory Lane; 2008 Dutchmen Victory Lane; 2009 Dutchmen Victory Lane; 2007 Dutchmen Winners Circle; 2008 Dutchmen Winners Circle; 2009 Dutchmen Winners Circle
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Affected Units:: 478
Recall Summary:
Dutchmen is recalling 478 my 2007-2009 n'tense, victory lane, and winner's circle travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. ' these trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors.
How to Fix:
Dealers will send reflectors and installation instructions to customers. Customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or take their travel trailer to the nearest dutchmen certified dealer to have the installation done free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2008. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 14, 2008
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