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Dutchmen Travel Trailer Recall 12V529: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Furnace

NHTSA campaign 12V529, reported October 31, 2012, 740 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V529Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Problem
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aspen Trail, Coleman, and Dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from October 4, 2011, through October 01, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.
Risk
Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. The heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Notes
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Aspen Trail Travel Trailer2013
Coleman Travel Trailer2013
Dutchmen Aspen Trail2012
Dutchmen Coleman2012
Dutchmen Dutchmen2012
Dutchmen Travel Trailer2013