Vehicle recall 12V529000 · October 31, 2012
Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Dutchmen Coleman and 4 more models
These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V529000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 31, 2012
- Filed by
- Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
- Owner notification
- November 15, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 740
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Furnace
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Aspen Trail Travel Trailer (2013): 2013
- Coleman Travel Trailer (2013): 2013
- Dutchmen Aspen Trail (2012): 2012
- Dutchmen Coleman (2012): 2012
- Dutchmen Dutchmen (2012): 2012
- Dutchmen Travel Trailer (2013): 2013
Has your Aspen Trail been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Aspen Trail dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.