2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
The 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, WHEELS:HUB. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON, potentially affecting up to 1,206,633 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 12V077000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 28 vehicles affected
Defect: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RUBICON TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2012. THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A FRAME SUPPORT LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE TRAILER TIRES WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE SUPPORT CONTACTING THE TIRES WHEN LOADED.
Consequence: CONTACT BETWEEN THE SUPPORT AND TIRE COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, LEADING TO LOSS OF THE VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DUTCHMEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INTERFERING FRAME SUPPORT AND INSTALL A NEW FRAME SUPPORT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.
View full details →Recall 12V012000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 437 vehicles affected
Defect: THOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE AND RUBICON TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 19, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. THE TRAILER WHEELS MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED ON THE HUB AND THEREFORE MAY LOOSEN AND POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE TRAILER.
Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. A DETACHED WHEEL ALSO POSES A RISK OF INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER VEHICLES.
Remedy: THOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS, AND REPAIR THE TRAILERS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AT 1-937-596-6849.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Dutchman Rubicon Trailer. The contact stated while towing the trailer at slow speeds, the frame separated from the trailer and fell to the ground. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
THE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC SENT ME 3 NOTICES OF RECALL BUT THEIR DEALERSHIP STORE HAS BEEN IGNORING ME TO REPAIR IT. I REPORTED MY RECALL TO THE DEALERSHIP LAST OCTOBER 5, 2013 HERE IN SAN ANTONIO, TX AND RELIGIOUSLY FOLLOWING IT UP EVERY MONTH, BUT THEY DON'T CARE! *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUTCHMEN RUBICON
- 2011 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 1 complaint
- 2012 DUTCHMEN RUBICON (current)
- 2013 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 2 complaints
- 2014 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 0 complaints
- 2015 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 0 complaints
- 2016 DUTCHMEN RUBICON — 0 complaints
- 2017 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