NHTSA Recall 04V015000: Furnace (equipment)
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21,508 vehicles. It affects 1995–2004 Dutchmen Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V015000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › FURNACE |
| Report received | January 5, 2004 |
| Owner notification | February 20, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain traveltrailers equipped with suburban furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent may not be present.
Safety risk
When the furnace is in use this could allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the trailer, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.
Remedy
Owners and dealers will inspect for the presence of the exhaust vent and for hot exhaust air escaping from the furnace exhaust. The recall began february 20, 2004. Owners should contact dutchmen at 1-219-534-1224.
Notes
Customer's can 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 04V015000
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.