NHTSA Recall 08V268000: Exterior lighting
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 478 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Dutchmen N Tense.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V268000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | June 18, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Dutchmen is recalling 478 my 2007-2009 n'tense, victory lane, and winner's circle travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' these trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors.
Safety risk
Lack of reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the travel trailer increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will send reflectors and installation instructions to customers. Customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or take their travel trailer to the nearest dutchmen certified dealer to have the installation done free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V268000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen N Tense | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Dutchmen Victory Lane | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Dutchmen Winners Circle | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.