CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Dutchmen Denali has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).
2012 Dutchmen Denali recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire
Some Kidde plastic-handle and push-button fire extinguishers installed in these recreational trailers may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2012 Dutchmen Denali problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUTCHMEN DENALI. THE PULLING VEHICLE WAS A 2017 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING AND SEAL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER DIFFERENTIATED DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE TOWING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR EACH AXLE WAS 4,400 LBS AND THE GVW TOTAL AXLE WEIGHT WAS 8,800 LBS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A WEIGH STATION, THE TRAILER'S WEIGHT WAS 85,000 LBS. A
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUTCHMEN DENALI RV TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH AKURET HF188 TIRES, SIZE ST225/75R15 AND DOT# 83B4HFA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED CAUSING THE FENDER FLAIR AND THE UNDER CARRIAGE ABOVE THE TIRE RIPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THEY DID NOT COVER TIRE BLOW OUTS. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150 AND THE TIRE MILEAGE WAS 150. UPDATED 12/11/12 *CN UPDATED 12/18/2012 *JS
2012 Dutchmen Denali questions
Does the 2012 Dutchmen Denali have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Dutchmen Denali: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dutchmen Denali?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Dutchmen Denali has been fixed?
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