NHTSA Recall 13V026000: Electrical system
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 698 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Dutchmen Freedom Spirit.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V026000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | January 24, 2013 |
| Owner notification | February 12, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Grand Junction; model year 2008-2009 Victory Lane and Winners Circle; model year 2009-2010 N'Tense; model year 2010 Freedom Spirit and model year 2009 Monte Vista recreational trailers. The affected trailers are equipped with Iota ITS-50R transfer switches. Wiring connections inside the transfer switch are not adequate and, as a result, the switch may overheat.
Safety risk
An overheated switch could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dutchmen will notify owners and replace the Iota transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Notes
Customers may 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 13V026000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen Freedom Spirit | 2010 |
| Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Dutchmen Monte Vista | 2009 |
| Dutchmen N Tense | 2009, 2010 |
| Dutchmen Victory Lane | 2008, 2009 |
| Dutchmen Winners Circle | 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.