NHTSA Recall 09V430000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V430000; Date: Nov. 27, 2009
Towing a vehicle with the axle loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Dutchmen Denali; 2009 Dutchmen Northshore
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Affected Units:: 24
Recall Summary:
Dutchmen is recalling certain travel trailers which were manufactured with incorrect axles. These vehicles were built with axles rated at 4,400 lbs. The vehicles should have been built with axles rated at 5,080 lbs.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the axles on each vehicle with one's rated at 5,080 lbs free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2009. Owners may contact dutchmen warranty service department at 866-869-1109.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Nov 13, 2009
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