NHTSA recall 12V529000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Furnace
Aspen Trail Travel Trailer and 5 more
Reported Oct 31, 2012740 vehicles affectedDutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.Built Oct 4, 2011 – Oct 1, 2012
The defect
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aspen Trail, Coleman, and Dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from October 4, 2011, through October 01, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.
The risk
Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. The heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.