NHTSA Recall 09V236000: Storage (fuel system)
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,735 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Dutchmen Dutchmen.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V236000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE |
| Report received | June 25, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 15, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Dutchmen is recalling 2,735 my 2005-2010 n'tense, victory lane, winner's circle, wild thing, four winds, and dutchmen recreational trailers. These trailers contain a fuel dispensing system with a shut-off switch which is not spark protected and is mounted in the nozzle storage compartment of the fuel dispensing system. Gasoline spilled on the switch, or gasoline vapors which might build up in the vicinity of the switch during dispensing functions, may create a fire or explosion if a spark is generated by the switch.
Safety risk
The resulting fire or explosion could result in serious burns and possibly death.
Remedy
Dealers will provide an ignition protected switch and insulated terminals to replace the current switch. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before july 9, 2009. Owners may contact dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V236000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen Dutchmen | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Dutchmen Four Winds | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Dutchmen N Tense | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Dutchmen Victory Lane | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Dutchmen Wild Thing | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Dutchmen Winners Circle | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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.