2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION
The 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION 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. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint), Suspensionfront (1 complaint), and Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION, 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 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION (N/A). WHILE TRAVELING 2 MPH IN REVERSE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD SUDDENLY BROKE OFF OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE FRONT AXLE HAD BROKEN. A LOCAL MECHANIC VISITED THE CONTACT'S HOME WHERE THE CONTACT HAD THE FRONT AXLE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WAS 500.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BY OTHER MOTORISTS. IMMEDIATELY, THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A TRAILER SPARE TIRE. THE OTHER THREE TIRES EXHIBITED DEFECTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP AND ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRE FAILURES AND DEFECTS WERE CONTRIBUTED TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR SPRING HANGERS DETACHING FROM THE FRAME. THE ORIGINAL COMPONENT'S STRENGTH LEVEL WAS INSUFFICIENT; HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT COMPONENT WAS SUFFICIENT FOR THE REPAIR REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BY OTHER MOTORISTS. IMMEDIATELY, THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A TRAILER SPARE TIRE. THE OTHER THREE TIRES EXHIBITED DEFECTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP AND ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRE FAILURES AND DEFECTS WERE CONTRIBUTED TO BOTH FRONT AND REAR SPRING HANGERS DETACHING FROM THE FRAME. THE ORIGINAL COMPONENT'S STRENGTH LEVEL WAS INSUFFICIENT; HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT COMPONENT WAS SUFFICIENT FOR THE REPAIR REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION
- 2005 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION (current)
- 2006 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION — 1 complaint
- 2007 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION — 3 complaints
- 2008 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION — 2 complaints
- 2009 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION — 1 complaint
- 2010 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION — 4 complaints
Other DUTCHMEN Models
- DUTCHMEN TRAILER — 44 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN DUTCHMEN — 22 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN DENALI — 18 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE — 15 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN T@B — 11 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN AERO LITE — 9 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN COLORADO — 9 total complaints
- DUTCHMEN COLEMAN — 8 total complaints