2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 29, 2004 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Classic Laminate years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate. That is the most of any Classic Laminate model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1
Suspension1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure150%———
Suspension150%———
Tires150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerNov 12, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V465000 · 24,113 vehicles

Problem: On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or dutchmen at 574-537-0700.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

This is more than one incident due to the manufacturer. Even though the owners manual state the suspension,there is no suspension system on this 2003 dutcman classic fifth wheel travel trailer. Anytime this unit towed, damage occurs. The entertainment center has collapsed twice due the shock of…

Suspension · received Jul 29, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10082924

Carlisle tire failure, tire size lt235/85r16. Two tire blowouts with tread seperation and sidewall failure. *jb

Tires · received Jun 26, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10078856

Other Dutchmen Classic Laminate years

← 2002 Classic Laminate

YearComplaintsRecalls
200321
2002 Classic Laminate01
2001 Classic Laminate01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate?

Owners most often report structure, suspension, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Classic Laminate model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.