NHTSA Recall 10V334000: Axle assembly (power train)
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,255 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Dutchmen Aristocrat.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V334000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 22, 2010 |
| Owner notification | August 2, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 coleman, dutchmen, and four winds, model year 2010 aristocrat, dutchmen lite, dutchmen sport and model year 2011 rainier recreational vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2009 through may 5, 2010. These vehicles were manufactured with axles that may not provide the proper tire sidewall clearance to the travel trailer wheel well or slide room cross shaft. If the proper tire sidewall clearance is not maintained, the tire could rub on the trailer wheel well or slide room cross shaft and result in a tire failure.
Safety risk
A tire failure could result in loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect vehicles and if inadequate sidewall tire clearance is found modifications will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 2, 2010. Owners may contact the dutchmen warranty service department 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 10V334000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen Aristocrat | 2010 |
| Dutchmen Coleman | 2010, 2011 |
| Dutchmen Dutchmen | 2010, 2011 |
| Dutchmen Dutchmen Lite | 2010 |
| Dutchmen Dutchmen Sport | 2010 |
| Dutchmen Four Winds | 2010, 2011 |
| Dutchmen Rainier | 2011 |
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.