2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK
The 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES, EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Keystone RV Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK, potentially affecting up to 1,206,558 vehicles.
Recall 19V231000 — TIRES
| 561 vehicles affected
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers, models 255BHSL and 283BHSL, equipped with 15-inch tires. The tire clearance to the floor may be insufficient, allowing the tire to contact the underside of the floor, possibly resulting in tire failure.
Consequence: Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will install a suspension lift kit, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-349.
View full details →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 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TOWING A 2018 DUTCHMEN KD2711BS18 CAMPER (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING DETACHED AND THE CAMPER FRAME DROPPED ONTO THE WHEELS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CAMPER WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.
Safety Rating for the 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK
Keystone RV Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
17297 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
This is the repair instructions for advisory 17-297. It has been determined the listed vehicles were manufactured with an undersized 15 amp fuse placed in the battery charging circuit which should have a 30 amp fuse. The circuit is wired and rated for 30 amp capacity. This communication is informing...
17297 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This is the repair instructions for advisory 17-297. It has been determined the listed vehicles were manufactured with an undersized 15 amp fuse placed in the battery charging circuit which should have a 30 amp fuse. The circuit is wired and rated for 30 amp capacity. This communication is informing...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUTCHMEN KODIAK
- 2013 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — 0 complaints
- 2014 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — 2 complaints
- 2015 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — 0 complaints
- 2016 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — 0 complaints
- 2017 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — 0 complaints
- 2018 DUTCHMEN KODIAK (current)
- 2019 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — 2 complaints
- 2021 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — 0 complaints
- 2022 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — 2 complaints
- 2023 DUTCHMEN KODIAK — 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 COLORADO — 9 total complaints