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Coleman Travel Trailer, Dutchmen Travel Trailer, model year 2013. Filed by Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. and reported to NHTSA on 31 July 2012. 87 vehicles potentially affected.

What the notice says Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2013 Coleman 192 and Dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2012, through July 9, 2012. These vehicles have been manufactured with the propane line in close proximity to the rear axle hanger which could be damaged by the rear axle hanger bolt during …

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Which vehicles does recall 12V365 cover?
Coleman Travel Trailer, Dutchmen Travel Trailer, model year 2013.
What is wrong with them?
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2013 Coleman 192 and Dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2012, through July 9, 2012.
What can happen if it is not put right?
If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Is there a fix yet?
Yes, and it is free. Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace and re-route the propane line, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18,7, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
What should I do now?
Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.

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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.”

87vehicles potentially
affected
2models named
in the notice
0rewrites we have
caught
reported 31 July 2012owners told 17 August 2012today
The defect reached the regulator on 31 July 2012. Owners were written to 17 days later, on 17 August 2012. The median across the 14,869 American recalls that carry both dates is 41 days, and nine in ten owners are written to within 107. This campaign was quicker than most.
Campaign12V365
Filed byDUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
System at faultEquipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:LPG Systems:Lines And Fittings
Reported to NHTSA31 July 2012
Model years2013-2013
Vehicles namedCOLEMAN TRAVEL TRAILER, DUTCHMEN TRAVEL TRAILER

What the notice says today

The consequence

If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

The remedy

Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace and re-route the propane line, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18,7, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

What it said before

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This is one of 2,632 notices in the record whose component field names equipment. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 29 days.

Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.

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