Vehicle recall 09V430000 · November 27, 2009

Dutchmen Denali and Northshore

These vehicles were built with axles rated at 4,400 lbs.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Towing a vehicle with the axle loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V430000
Reported to NHTSA: November 27, 2009
Filed by: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
Owner notification: November 13, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 24
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 09V430000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Dutchmen Denali (2009): 2009
Dutchmen Northshore (2009): 2009

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