The 2004 Dutchmen Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 21,508 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT04V0150002004-01-0521,508 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRAVELTRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN FURNACES, THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT MAY NOT BE PRESENT.
Consequence
WHEN THE FURNACE IS IN USE THIS COULD ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES TO VENT INTO THE TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGERS.
Remedy
OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE EXHAUST VENT AND FOR HOT EXHAUST AIR ESCAPING FROM THE FURNACE EXHAUST. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-219-534-1224.
Complaints by component
TIRES
8
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
EQUIPMENT
2
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
1
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints24
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“We have purchased a used camper which includes a samsung microwave which starts without pushing any buttons. This has occurred 3 different times and a serious fire hazard. Apparently the former owner did not respond to the recall for this appliance. I have found evidence online from other camper…”
“We have purchased a used camper which includes a samsung microwave which starts without pushing any buttons. This has occurred 3 different times and a serious fire hazard. Apparently the former owner did not respond to the recall for this appliance. I have found evidence online from other camper…”
“Frame failure on a travel trailer. I noticed upon return of my last camping trip that I was able to move the tongue of the trailer up and down around 3 inches. *tr”
“I looked out my right mirror and sparks were coming out of the back right wheel. I was able to pull of into the right lane and take the exit in forest lake, mn to highway 8. I quickly stopped my wife told me to turn off the gas before we had a fire. I called coach-net and they dispatched a service…”
“While traveling home towing a 2004 four winds fifth wheel trailer on I-95 front passenger side tire ,carlisle radial trail, st225/75r15, blew out on tread area. Original equipment on trailer, carlisle tires have a reputation for blowing out, and I thought possibly there might be a recall ,but I…”
“Tire failure on 2004 dutchmen classic 29 ft 5th wheel trailer purchased new in feb 2005. First failure may 25,2007 second failure sept 15,2007 with results of damage to skirt over tires. Called youngbloods rv center in paducah, ky where we bought the 5th wheel and they said to call dutchmen, the…”
“I have a 2004 aerolite cub 236 travel trailer manufactured by dutchmen. The tires have been wearing on the inside. Research on the internet showed many others (various brands of mfg's.) with the same problem. Further research showed the manufacturer of the axles : al-ko kober corp. 21611 protecta…”
“I have a 2004 aerolite cub 236 travel trailer manufactured by dutchmen. The tires have been wearing on the inside. Research on the internet showed many others (various brands of mfg's.) with the same problem. Further research showed the manufacturer of the axles : al-ko kober corp. 21611 protecta…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Dutchmen Trailer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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