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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V077000

2012 Dutchmen Rubicon — Structure: frame and members

Published February 29, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V077000, published February 29, 2012 and initiated February 28, 2012. Recalling firm: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.; 2012 Dutchmen Rubicon — Structure: frame and members.

What's the hazard

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RUBICON TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2012. THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A FRAME SUPPORT LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE TRAILER TIRES WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE SUPPORT CONTACTING THE TIRES WHEN LOADED.

What to do

DUTCHMEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INTERFERING FRAME SUPPORT AND INSTALL A NEW FRAME SUPPORT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.

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Recall details

Brand
DUTCHMEN
Model
RUBICON
Manufacturer
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Lot
2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Dutchmen Rubicon — Structure: frame and members recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V077000 on February 29, 2012. Reported hazard: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RUBICON TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2012. THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A FRAME SUPPORT LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE TRAILER TIRES WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE SUPPORT CONTACTING THE TIRES WHEN LOADED.

What should I do if I have this product?

DUTCHMEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INTERFERING FRAME SUPPORT AND INSTALL A NEW FRAME SUPPORT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DUTCHMEN. Model: RUBICON.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)