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2009 Dutchmen Denali Recalls & Complaints

3

open safety recalls on record

Critical

6 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 0.00 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Critical17V755000

Equipment

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

Remedy & full details

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.

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

Serious09V430000

Power Train:Axle Assembly

TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLE LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND raises the risk of A CRASH.

Remedy & full details

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES ON EACH VEHICLE WITH ONE'S RATED AT 5,080 LBS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 866-869-1109.

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AXLES RATED AT 4,400 LBS. THE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AXLES RATED AT 5,080 LBS.

Serious09V429000

Equipment:Other:Labels

TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLE LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND raises the risk of A CRASH.

Remedy & full details

DUTCHMEN WILL MAIL THE CORRECTED TAG TO CONSUMERS OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 1-866-869-1109.

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT AXLE INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Complaint volume

6 this model-year 10 median, same year

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

What owners reported happened

0Crashes
0Fires
0Injuries
0Deaths

Across 6 complaints. Severity Index 0.00.

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

Suspension · Front1 · 17%Suspension · Rear1 · 17%Suspension1 · 17%Tires1 · 17%Power Train · Axle Assemb…1 · 17%Equipment · Other · Labels1 · 17%
  1. Suspension:Front — 1 reports
  2. Suspension:Rear — 1 reports
  3. Suspension — 1 reports
  4. Tires — 1 reports
  5. Power Train:Axle Assembly — 1 reports
  6. Equipment:Other:Labels — 1 reports

What to do

  1. Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
  2. Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
  3. Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

Other model years

2008 (1) · 2009 · 2012 (1) · 2013 (1) · 2016 (2)

Numbers in brackets are open recall campaigns for that year.

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.