NHTSA Recall 00V049000: Frame and members (structure)
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 105 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dutchmen Breeze.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V049000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | February 17, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 6, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: travel trailers. Wooden boards were mounted between the axle brackets and the frame of these travel trailers. The boards could deteriorate and/or compress sufficiently to allow the metal bracket of the axle mount to press downward against the bracket side mounting bolts.
Safety risk
This downward contact could create a shearing force across the bolts, allowing the axles to separate from the travel trailer.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wood with a steel tube section.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dutchmen at 1-219-534-1224. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V049000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.