2009 Dutchmen N Tense Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2009 Dutchmen N Tense has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).

4Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2009 Dutchmen N Tense recalls

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire

Recall 17V755Nov 22, 20171,205,997 vehicles affected

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.

Electrical System

Recall 13V026Jan 24, 2013698 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Recall 09V236Jun 25, 20092,735 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting

Recall 08V268Jun 18, 2008478 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Dutchmen N Tense problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension1

What owners report

2008-07-01, Suspension
NEWLY PURCHASED 2009 ECLIPSE MILAN 25 RKS TRAVEL TRAILER, 30 FOOT LONG THAT HAD BEEN PULLED ONLY 45 MILES HOME FROM DEALERSHIP HAD THE FRAME BOUNCING UP AND DOWN ON THE TIRE CREATING TRAILER SWAY AND ALL FOUR TIRES HAD BEEN HITTING AND RUBBING THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED ONLY A FEW TRAILERS HAD BEEN MADE WRONG, BUT I CAN TELL BY LOOKING A PICTURES ON THE INTERNET OTHER 25RKS ARE ALSO TOO LOW TO THE GROUND. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT HAD TWO MORE IDENTICALLY DANGEROUS TRAILERS. THE MANUFACTURE REPLACED AN UNDERSLUNG AXLE WITH AN OVERSLUNG AXLE, BUT NOW THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLES ARE JAMMED AGAINST THE CENTER HANGER. THEY DID NOT LUBE THE NEW LUBE FITTINGS NOR DID

2009 Dutchmen N Tense questions

Does the 2009 Dutchmen N Tense have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 Dutchmen N Tense: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Electrical System; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dutchmen N Tense?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Dutchmen N Tense has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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