2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
The 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON, potentially affecting up to 1,206,397 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 →Recall 11V430000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
| 171 vehicles affected
Defect: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 RUBICON TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 8, 2010, THROUGH JULY 15, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE EXTERIOR FURNACE VENT NOT INSTALLED IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TRAILER. THE FURNACE CAN RUN WITHOUT THE PROPER EXHAUST VENTILATION AND RELEASE CARBON MONOXIDE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN ASPHYXIATION OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE HEAT BUILD UP FROM THE EXHAUST CAN ALSO RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER TO VERIFY THE FURNACE EXHAUST IS PRESENT AND INSTALL ONE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.
View full details →Recall 11V005000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 229 vehicles affected
Defect: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RUBICON AND VOLTAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 16, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2011. THE FUEL SHUT-OFF TIMER MODULES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE MODULE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PROGRAMMED WITH A 5 MINUTE SHUT-OFF FEATURE, WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF THE FUEL PUMP AFTER 5 MINUTES OF NO ACTIVITY. THE DEFECTIVE MODULES DO NOT HAVE...
Consequence: OVERHEATING MAY LEAD TO FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF TIMER MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 574-537-0700.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 WHICH WAS HITCHED TO A 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FURNACE EXHAUST DUCT WAS NOT INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION AND THE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD POTENTIAL HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO THE CARBON DIOXIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THERE WAS NO FAILURE MILEAGE.
Safety Rating for the 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUTCHMEN RUBICON
- 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON (current)
- 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 2 complaints
- 2013 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 2 complaints
- 2014 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 0 complaints
- 2015 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 0 complaints
- 2016 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 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