2003 Dutchmen Classic Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Dutchmen Classic has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 24,113 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 03V465000 2003-11-12 24,113 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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…

Complaints by component

TIRES
2
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I would like to know with whom I can file a complaint. I have defective tires on my 2003 dutchmen rv and have had two tires of the same type (general tires lt-225-75r16, ameri*550as) separate the tread from the casing while parked beside my home. I replaced both tires in front when the first one…”

TIRES · reported 2010-12-05

“2003 adirondack travel trailer, model 30fb. We noticed saw dust appearing on the counter tops, stove and sink area. I noticed that the tv shelf above the kitchen table was broken and dining booth brace and counter had shifted. In addition, cabinet had come away from the floor. The skid bars…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2005-11-15

“Trailer was manufactured with soft copper propane lines inside the wheel weld. Vehicle suffered a blow out, which blew out the refrigerator, heat and water heater. Consumer stated that dealer told him it could have caused an explosion. *ak the tire blewout when the cap came off of the wheel. *sc…”

TIRES · reported 2003-10-14

“Trailer was manufactured with soft copper propane lines inside the wheel weld. Vehicle suffered a blow out, which blew out the refrigerator, heat and water heater. Consumer stated that dealer told him it could have caused an explosion. *ak the tire blewout when the cap came off of the wheel. *sc…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2003-10-14
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Dutchmen Classic as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.