2005 DUTCHMEN T@B Recalls (2)

Campaign:
06V491000 on 12/28/2006
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg furnace
Affected:
1,939
Defect:
On certain recreational trailers, a furnace vent was not installed. the lack of an exhaust vent allows furnace combustion products containing carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the trailer.
Consequence:
This could result in serious injury or death to the occupants of the trailer.
Correction:
Owners will be instructed to visually check for the presence of the exhaust vent on the exterior of the vehicle. if the exhaust vent is not present or if there are any other questions, the owner will be instructed not to use the furnace and to take their trailer to the nearest dutchmen dealer or service center for repair. the recall began on december 31, 2006. owners should contact dutchmen at 1-219-534-1224.
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.

Campaign:
17V755000 on 11/28/2017
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
1,205,997
Defect:
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 crossroads, dutchmen, and keystone recreational trailers equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. a list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v755-5127.pdf. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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