2002 Dutchmen Lite Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lite years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Dutchmen Lite. That is the most of any Lite model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dutchmen Lite problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Dutchmen Lite recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 fifth avenue, signature, and model year 2003-2004 colorado recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Dutchmen is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
6-28-2008 DISCOVERED FIRE IN OUR 2002 DUTCHMEN LITE TRAVEL TRAILER. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE MICROWAVE OVEN RUNNING AND WAS THE SOURCE OF THE FIRE. 7-3-08 REALIZED OUR MICROWAVE WAS THE SUBJECT OF NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03E044000. IT IS A SAMSUNG MODEL# MR5491G MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 2002. ON 7-3-08…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dutchmen Lite?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dutchmen Lite?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Dutchmen Lite a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lite model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.