Vehicle recall 03V179000 · May 21, 2003
2002-2003 Dutchmen Trailer
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfi) outlet was improperly wired.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfi) outlet was improperly wired.
- Consequence
- The failure of the gfi outlet to work properly could cause a person using an electrical device plugged into the gfi outlet to be exposed to an electrical shock if such person or the electrical device comes into contact with water.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the outlets. If the vehicle is not mobile, dutchmen may authorize a certified electrician to perform the repair at the site of the trailer. Owner notification began August 22, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dutchmen at dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V179000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2003
- Filed by
- DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 22, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,514
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dutchmen Trailer (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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