2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO
The 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (2 complaints), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO, potentially affecting up to 1,205,997 vehicles.
Recall 17V755000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,205,997 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearaxlespindle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO 5TH WHEEL. 28FT. TRAILER IS NOT LIFTED UP HIGH ENOUGH ON CHASSIS. TIRES ARE RUBBING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER AND ON THE FENDER WELLS. ENOUGH SO THAT WE ARE AFRAID TO PULL OUR UNIT ANYMORE. MORE RUBBING ON THE TIRES IS GOING TO CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE WHILE TRAILERING, CAUSING A BLOWOUT ON THE ROADWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT, INJURING OR KILLING OURSELVES OR OTHER MOTORISTS. OUR UNIT IS NOT OVERLOADED, AND HAS THE CORRECT TIRES ACCORDING TO PLACARDS ON THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES HAVE RUBBED SO MUCH THAT THE INSIDE OF THE FENDER WELLS ON THE SLIDEOUT IS DOWN TO BARE METAL. A SERVICEMAN HAS SAID THE ONLY FIX TO THIS PROBLEM IS TO ADD BLOCKS TO THE LEAFSPRINGS AND LONGER CUSTOM MADE UBOLTS TO LIFT THE TRAILER HIGHER OFF OF THE CHASSIS. *TR
2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO 5TH WHEEL. 28FT. TRAILER IS NOT LIFTED UP HIGH ENOUGH ON CHASSIS. TIRES ARE RUBBING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER AND ON THE FENDER WELLS. ENOUGH SO THAT WE ARE AFRAID TO PULL OUR UNIT ANYMORE. MORE RUBBING ON THE TIRES IS GOING TO CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE WHILE TRAILERING, CAUSING A BLOWOUT ON THE ROADWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT, INJURING OR KILLING OURSELVES OR OTHER MOTORISTS. OUR UNIT IS NOT OVERLOADED, AND HAS THE CORRECT TIRES ACCORDING TO PLACARDS ON THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES HAVE RUBBED SO MUCH THAT THE INSIDE OF THE FENDER WELLS ON THE SLIDEOUT IS DOWN TO BARE METAL. A SERVICEMAN HAS SAID THE ONLY FIX TO THIS PROBLEM IS TO ADD BLOCKS TO THE LEAFSPRINGS AND LONGER CUSTOM MADE UBOLTS TO LIFT THE TRAILER HIGHER OFF OF THE CHASSIS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) DUTCHMEN COLORADO FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JACK KNIFED AND CRASHED INTO THE BRIDGE ABOVE THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GET HIS FAMILY OUT OF THE TRAILER. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TEMPORARILY SERVICED IN ORDER TO GET IT TO THE SHOP. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MECHANIC AT THE TOW YARD STATED THAT THE PINS WERE SHEARED OFF ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT U BOLTS NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED DOWN AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE REAR AXLE AND SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER TO INSPECT THE DAMAGES IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT, AND TO ALSO HAVE THE BODY DAMAGES REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT AXLES WILL ALSO FAIL. THE VEHICLE IS A PULL BEHIND; THEREFORE, NO VIN OR MILEAGE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RV HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAS HAD 27 REPAIRS MADE. SOME OF WHICH ARE THE SEWER DRAIN DRAINING UPWARD INSTEAD OF DOWNWARD, WATER LEAKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE RV. *KB THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AXLE WHICH WAS CAUSING TIRE WEAR. THE ROOF LEAKED, THERE WERE SEWER TANK PROBLEMS, THE SEALS WERE SEPARATING, THE BUNKHOUSE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY SHUT DURING TRANSIT AND THE SLIDING DOOR TO THE BEDROOM WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. . *JB
2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RV HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAS HAD 27 REPAIRS MADE. SOME OF WHICH ARE THE SEWER DRAIN DRAINING UPWARD INSTEAD OF DOWNWARD, WATER LEAKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE RV. *KB THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AXLE WHICH WAS CAUSING TIRE WEAR. THE ROOF LEAKED, THERE WERE SEWER TANK PROBLEMS, THE SEALS WERE SEPARATING, THE BUNKHOUSE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY SHUT DURING TRANSIT AND THE SLIDING DOOR TO THE BEDROOM WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. . *JB
Safety Rating for the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO.
Investigation PE06040 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Closed
Opened:
AXLE SPINDLE WELD FRACTURE
Other Model Years of the DUTCHMEN COLORADO
- 2003 DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 0 complaints
- 2004 DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 1 complaint
- 2005 DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 0 complaints
- 2006 DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 0 complaints
- 2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO (current)
- 2008 DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 0 complaints
- 2009 DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 0 complaints
- 2010 DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 0 complaints
- 2011 DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 0 complaints
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 COLEMAN — 8 total complaints