Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V179000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V179000 by Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.. Includes 3,514 affected units, DUTCHMEN/GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER OUTLET, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfi) outlet was improperly wired.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the outlets. if the vehicle is not mobile, dutchmen may authorize a certified electrician to perform the repair at the site of the trailer. owner notification began august 22, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dutchmen at dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V179000
Manufacturer: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-05-21T00:00:00
Subject: Dutchmen/ground fault circuit interrupter outlet
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 3,514

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfi) outlet was improperly wired.
Consequence Summary: The failure of the gfi outlet to work properly could cause a person using an electrical device plugged into the gfi outlet to be exposed to an electrical shock if such person or the electrical device comes into contact with water.
Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the outlets. if the vehicle is not mobile, dutchmen may authorize a certified electrician to perform the repair at the site of the trailer. owner notification began august 22, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dutchmen at dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ec9n~n2bm.mb2d
NHTSA ID: 03V179000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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