NHTSA Recall 13V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V026000; Date: Jan. 24, 2013
An overheated switch could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit; 2007 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2009 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2009 Dutchmen Monte Vista; 2009 Dutchmen N Tense; 2010 Dutchmen N Tense; 2008 Dutchmen Victory Lane; 2009 Dutchmen Victory Lane; 2008 Dutchmen Winners Circle; 2009 Dutchmen Winners Circle
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Affected Units:: 698
Recall Summary:
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 grand junction; model year 2008-2009 victory lane and winners circle; model year 2009-2010 n'tense; model year 2010 freedom spirit and model year 2009 monte vista recreational trailers. The affected trailers are equipped with iota its-50r transfer switches. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
How to Fix:
Dutchmen will notify owners and replace the iota transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began February 12, 2013. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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: Feb 12, 2013
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