2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE
The 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE, potentially affecting up to 24,113 vehicles.
Recall 03V465000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 24,113 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS IS MORE THAN ONE INCIDENT DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER. EVEN THOUGH THE OWNERS MANUAL STATE THE SUSPENSION,THERE IS NO SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THIS 2003 DUTCMAN CLASSIC FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. ANYTIME THIS UNIT TOWED, DAMAGE OCCURS. THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER HAS COLLAPSED TWICE DUE THE SHOCK OF BOUNCING AS IT IS TOWED. THERE IS NO ABSORBING OF THE SHOCK THEN PASSES THRU THE TRAILER AND INTO THE TOW-VEHICLE. OTHER DAMAGE INCLUDES MOLDING COMMING LOSE DUE TO THE BOUNCING. THIS WILL LEAD TO STRUCURE FAILER IF NOT CORRECTED, AND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. THE 2004 MODELS OF THIS MODEL HAVE A SUSPENSION SYSTEM.*AK
THIS IS MORE THAN ONE INCIDENT DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER. EVEN THOUGH THE OWNERS MANUAL STATE THE SUSPENSION,THERE IS NO SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THIS 2003 DUTCMAN CLASSIC FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. ANYTIME THIS UNIT TOWED, DAMAGE OCCURS. THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER HAS COLLAPSED TWICE DUE THE SHOCK OF BOUNCING AS IT IS TOWED. THERE IS NO ABSORBING OF THE SHOCK THEN PASSES THRU THE TRAILER AND INTO THE TOW-VEHICLE. OTHER DAMAGE INCLUDES MOLDING COMMING LOSE DUE TO THE BOUNCING. THIS WILL LEAD TO STRUCURE FAILER IF NOT CORRECTED, AND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. THE 2004 MODELS OF THIS MODEL HAVE A SUSPENSION SYSTEM.*AK
CARLISLE TIRE FAILURE, TIRE SIZE LT235/85R16. TWO TIRE BLOWOUTS WITH TREAD SEPERATION AND SIDEWALL FAILURE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE
- 2001 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE — 0 complaints
- 2002 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE — 0 complaints
- 2003 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC LAMINATE (current)
Other DUTCHMEN Models
- DUTCHMEN TRAILER — 44 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN DUTCHMEN — 22 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN DENALI — 18 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION — 15 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE — 15 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN T@B — 11 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN AERO LITE — 9 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 9 total complaints