Date: 11/11/2009 2:33:19 PM
Dutchmen Is Recalling Certain Travel Trailers For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. Part 567
REASON: These vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect axle information printed on the federal certification label.
distribution: nationwide.
| Vehicle Make / Model:
| | Model Year(s): | | DUTCHMEN / DENALI | | 2009-2010 | | DUTCHMEN / NORTHSHORE | | 2010 | | Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. | Mfr''s Report Date: OCT 26, 2009 | | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V429000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 106 |
| Summary:
Dutchmen is recalling certain travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. part 567, "certification." These vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect axle information printed on the federal certification label. |
| Consequence:
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. |
| Remedy:
Dutchmen will mail the corrected tag to consumers or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label for them free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 2009. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 866-869-1109. |
| 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 . |
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