1998 Dutchmen Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailer years
- Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dutchmen Trailer. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Trailer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Dutchmen Trailer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Dutchmen Trailer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:furnace
Problem: On certain traveltrailers equipped with suburban furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent may not be present.
Risk: When the furnace is in use this could allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the trailer, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.
Fix: Owners and dealers will inspect for the presence of the exhaust vent and for hot exhaust air escaping from the furnace exhaust. The recall began february 20, 2004. Owners should contact dutchmen at 1-219-534-1224.
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.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DUTCHMAN EXPRESS. THE TIRES WERE COOPER DISCOVERER LOAD RANGE E, THE TIRE SIZE WAS 225/75/R16, AND THE DOT#[redacted]. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. HE DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND NOTICED THAT THE…
I recently purchased a 1998 dutchmen 'four winds' travel trailer with vin: [xxx]. The lights in the trailer are getting too hot, in fact the bulbs are melting the plastic of the light lenses. I checked with the mfgr to make sure the proper bulbs/fixtures were present and they were. The mfgr…
The trailer started swaying from left to right while driving. Driver pulled over, and noticed that the left and right front tires blew out. Driver was able to change the tires and drive to the dealer. Carlisle 235/85r16, dot 3e0r2403. *ak the driver was able to
Other Dutchmen Trailer years
← 1997 Trailer · 1999 Trailer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Trailer | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 Trailer | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Trailer | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Trailer | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Trailer | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Trailer | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Trailer | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dutchmen Trailer?
Owners most often report tires, interior lighting problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dutchmen Trailer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Dutchmen Trailer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailer model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.