Dutchmen is recalling certain model trailers equipped with Iota ITS-50R transfer switches.
Report Receipt Date: JAN 24, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V026000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 698
All Products Associated with this Recall
Manufacturer: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
An overheated switch could result in a fire.
REMEDY:
Dutchmen will notify owners and replace the Iota transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
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 [
www.safercar.gov].