2011 Dutchmen Rubicon | 2011 Dutchmen Voltage — Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump
Published January 10, 2011 · Recall initiated: January 6, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V005000, published January 10, 2011 and initiated January 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.; 2011 Dutchmen Rubicon | 2011 Dutchmen Voltage — Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump.
What's the hazard
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RUBICON AND VOLTAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2011. THE FUEL SHUT-OFF TIMER MODULES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE MODULE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PROGRAMMED WITH A 5 MINUTE SHUT-OFF FEATURE, WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF THE FUEL PUMP AFTER 5 MINUTES OF NO ACTIVITY. THE DEFECTIVE MODULES DO NOT HAVE THIS AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FEATURE PROGRAMMED INTO THEM. THIS ALLOWS THE FUEL PUMP TO CONTINUOUSLY RUN IF NOT SHUT OFF IN THE INITIAL 5 MINUTE PERIOD, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF TIMER MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 574-537-0700.
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Recall details
- Brand
- DUTCHMEN
- Model
- RUBICON
- Manufacturer
- Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON | 2011 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Dutchmen Rubicon | 2011 Dutchmen Voltage — Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V005000 on January 10, 2011. Reported hazard: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RUBICON AND VOLTAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2011. THE FUEL SHUT-OFF TIMER MODULES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE MODULE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PROGRAMMED WITH A 5 MINUTE SHUT-OFF FEATURE, WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF THE FUEL PUMP AFTER 5 MINUTES OF NO ACTIVITY. THE DEFECTIVE MODULES DO NOT HAVE THIS AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FEATURE PROGRAMMED INTO THEM. THIS ALLOWS THE FUEL PUMP TO CONTINUOUSLY RUN IF NOT SHUT OFF IN THE INITIAL 5 MINUTE PERIOD, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND FAIL.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF TIMER MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 574-537-0700.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DUTCHMEN. Model: RUBICON.