2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit recalls and problems

The 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2009 compares

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2recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
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2 recalls

Equipment

Nov 22, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V755000 · 1,205,997 vehicles

Problem: 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 models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

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, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Equipment

Jun 7, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V244000 · 100 vehicles

Problem: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2009 freedom spirit recreational vehicles manufactured from March 12, 2009 through March 25, 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal label and tire loading information label does not contain the correct tire information. The labels list the wrong tire size.

Original NHTSA wording

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 FREEDOM SPIRIT RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 12, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 25, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL LABEL AND TIRE LOADING INFORMATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION. THE LABELS LIST THE WRONG TIRE SIZE.

Risk: A consumer could replace the tires with tires of an incorrect size which May impact vehicle performance and handling increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

A CONSUMER COULD REPLACE THE TIRES WITH TIRES OF AN INCORRECT SIZE WHICH MAY IMPACT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will mail to consumers the correct tire information label. If the consumer requires assistance installing the labels, dealers will perform the installation free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2010. Owners May contact the Dutchmen warranty service department at 866-869-1109.

Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2009 vs. other Dutchmen Freedom Spirit years

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Questions

Does the 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit, the latest from Nov 22, 2017 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit.