Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V358000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V358000 by Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.. Includes 92 affected units, BUS BAR WIRING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012 infinity travel trailers manufactured from february 4, 2011, through june 30, 2011, because the 12 volt main wiring in the front bulkhead compartment is incorrectly routed. on the electrical bus bar mounted to the bulkhead in the compartment, only the main power feed from the disconnect switch should be connected to the lower section of the bus bar. however, the power feed line to the solenoid for the hydraulic pump system is also wired to the lower portion of the bus bar. this circuit is not protected by an auto reset breaker.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an additional auto reset breaker to the bus bar and connect the power feed for the hydraulic pump system to the added breaker, which will give it the required over current protection. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 26, 2011. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V358000
Manufacturer: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-07-14T00:00:00
Subject: Bus bar wiring
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 92

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012 infinity travel trailers manufactured from february 4, 2011, through june 30, 2011, because the 12 volt main wiring in the front bulkhead compartment is incorrectly routed. on the electrical bus bar mounted to the bulkhead in the compartment, only the main power feed from the disconnect switch should be connected to the lower section of the bus bar. however, the power feed line to the solenoid for the hydraulic pump system is also wired to the lower portion of the bus bar. this circuit is not protected by an auto reset breaker.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a short or ground, the unprotected circuit could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install an additional auto reset breaker to the bus bar and connect the power feed for the hydraulic pump system to the added breaker, which will give it the required over current protection. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 26, 2011. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-9ka9-qkzm~bxvd
NHTSA ID: 11V358000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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