Model Year(s):
DUTCHMEN / VOLTAGE 2012
Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 19, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V369000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 550
Summary:
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VOLTAGE TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 3, 2011, THROUGH JULY 8, 2011, AND MANUFACTURED WITH FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL RETURN HOSES THAT MAY CONTAIN A SPLICE IN THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence:
LINES THAT CONTAIN A SPLICE MAY LEAK FUEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE GENERATOR. IF A SPLICE IS FOUND, THE FUEL LINES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.