2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE
The 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, WHEELS:HUB, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE, potentially affecting up to 1,206,984 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 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 11V369000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 550 vehicles affected
Defect: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VOLTAGE TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 3, 2011, THROUGH JULY 8, 2011, AND MANUFACTURED WITH FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL RETURN HOSES THAT MAY CONTAIN A SPLICE IN THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: LINES THAT CONTAIN A SPLICE MAY LEAK FUEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE GENERATOR. IF A SPLICE IS FOUND, THE FUEL LINES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TIRE: GOODYEAR MARATHON ST23580R16 MOUNTED ON 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE V3200 5TH WHEEL TOY HAULER THIS IS THE EXPLOSIVE FAILURE OF TWO GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES WITH 100 MILES OF EACH OTHER RESULTING IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE RV EACH TIRE HAD BEEN CHECKED PRIOR TO TRIP AND WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. TIRES WERE PURCHASED MAY 2016 AND HAD LESS THAN 3000 DOCUMENTED MILES. ON 09/17/18 WHILE TRAVELLING TO OUR DESTINATION AND AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH ON HWY 98 NEAR THE TOWN OF CRAWFORDVILLE FL, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE RIGHT REAR. CHUNKS OF TIRES WERE SEEN FLYING OFF THE REAR AREA OF THE RV. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD EXPLODED APART. MODERATE DAMAGE TO RV. ON 09/17/18 WHILE RETURNING FROM OUR DESTINATION AND TRAVELLING AT 65MPH ON INTERSTATE-10 NEAR LAKE CITY A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE LEFT REAR OF THE RV. CHUNKS OF TIRE AND RV FLEW OFF INTO THE INTERSTATE. THIS CAUSED A HAZARD TO MOTORISTS AS WELL HAS MY WIFE AND I. VEHICLES AND SEMI'S HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID DEBRIS PLACING US IN JEOPARDY. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THE LEFT REAR GOODYEAR MARATHON EXPLODED APART CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE RV. PRIOR TO EACH TRIP EACH TIRE WAS INSPECTED AND INFLATED TO 76PSI. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM MID 80'S TO LOW 90S. NO OBSTRUCTIONS OR HAZARDS WERE STRUCK PRIOR TO TIRE FAILURES.
LEFT PENSACOLA, FL AND DROVE 200 MILES TO SLIDALE, LA. RR AKUPET HF188 ST235/80 R16 TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING EAST ON I-10. GOT TO CAMPGROUND AND CHANGED TIRE OUT. PUT ON SPARE. BOUGHT NEW TIRE AND PUT ON CAMPER AFTER GETTING BACK TO PENSACOLA, FL. CONTACTED LIONSHEAD SPECIALTY TIRE & WHEEL. LLC AND THEY WON'T RETURN MY PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS CAN'T BE DELIVERED. LEFT PENSACOLA, FL 10/23/14 FOR SOUTH FLORIDA AND WITH 2800 MILES ON CAMPER LR AKUPET HF 188 ST235/80 R16 BLEW OUT. (LAST OF ORIGINAL TIRES THAT BLEW). COMING BACK FROM SOUTH FLORIDA 10/26/14 THE FIRST REPLACEMENT TIRE GOODYEAR TIRE BLEW OUT WITH 3700 MILES ON CAMPER. FIGHTING WARRANTY WITH GOODYEAR NOW. SUMMARY: BLEW OUT ALL FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES ON CAMPER. NOW ONE NEW TIRE WITH ONLY 2000 MILES ON IT. PROBLEM WITH CAMPER? DON'T KNOW. *TR
PULLED CAMPER FROM PENSACOLA, FL TO SHREPORT, LA. 495 MILES PULLED INTO CAMPGROUND, REGISTERED, CAME OUT AND TIRE ON RR HAD BLEW OUT AT THE SIDE WALL. (WAS NO STRESS TURNING CAMPER INTO CAMPGROUND). MAKE OF TIRE WAS AKUPET HF 188 ST235/80 R 16, CHANGED TIRE TO SPARE OF SAME SIZE AND DROVE TO TULSA OKLA NEXT DAY. GOT NEW GOODYEAR TIRE AND PUT ON CAMPER. LEFT TULSA AND WENT ON. WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER 2250 MILES RF TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY (SAME BRAND TIRE AS FIRST ONE). PUT SPARE ON AGAIN. DUTCHMAN WOULDN'T REPLACE MONEY I SPENT OR GAVE A NEW TIRE ON FIRST TIRE AS I DIDN'T KEEP IT WHEN I GOT NEW TIRE. THEY FINALLY REPLACE THE SECOND TIRE UNDER WARRANTY WHEN I TURNED IN BAD TIRE. *TR
LEFT PENSACOLA, FL AND DROVE 200 MILES TO SLIDALE, LA. RR AKUPET HF188 ST235/80 R16 TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING EAST ON I-10. GOT TO CAMPGROUND AND CHANGED TIRE OUT. PUT ON SPARE. BOUGHT NEW TIRE AND PUT ON CAMPER AFTER GETTING BACK TO PENSACOLA, FL. CONTACTED LIONSHEAD SPECIALTY TIRE & WHEEL. LLC AND THEY WON'T RETURN MY PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS CAN'T BE DELIVERED. LEFT PENSACOLA, FL 10/23/14 FOR SOUTH FLORIDA AND WITH 2800 MILES ON CAMPER LR AKUPET HF 188 ST235/80 R16 BLEW OUT. (LAST OF ORIGINAL TIRES THAT BLEW). COMING BACK FROM SOUTH FLORIDA 10/26/14 THE FIRST REPLACEMENT TIRE GOODYEAR TIRE BLEW OUT WITH 3700 MILES ON CAMPER. FIGHTING WARRANTY WITH GOODYEAR NOW. SUMMARY: BLEW OUT ALL FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES ON CAMPER. NOW ONE NEW TIRE WITH ONLY 2000 MILES ON IT. PROBLEM WITH CAMPER? DON'T KNOW. *TR
PULLED CAMPER FROM PENSACOLA, FL TO SHREPORT, LA. 495 MILES PULLED INTO CAMPGROUND, REGISTERED, CAME OUT AND TIRE ON RR HAD BLEW OUT AT THE SIDE WALL. (WAS NO STRESS TURNING CAMPER INTO CAMPGROUND). MAKE OF TIRE WAS AKUPET HF 188 ST235/80 R 16, CHANGED TIRE TO SPARE OF SAME SIZE AND DROVE TO TULSA OKLA NEXT DAY. GOT NEW GOODYEAR TIRE AND PUT ON CAMPER. LEFT TULSA AND WENT ON. WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER 2250 MILES RF TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY (SAME BRAND TIRE AS FIRST ONE). PUT SPARE ON AGAIN. DUTCHMAN WOULDN'T REPLACE MONEY I SPENT OR GAVE A NEW TIRE ON FIRST TIRE AS I DIDN'T KEEP IT WHEN I GOT NEW TIRE. THEY FINALLY REPLACE THE SECOND TIRE UNDER WARRANTY WHEN I TURNED IN BAD TIRE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE
- 2011 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE — 1 complaint
- 2012 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE (current)
- 2013 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2014 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE — 1 complaint
- 2015 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE — 3 complaints
- 2016 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2017 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE — 2 complaints
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