Recall 10V244 affects 100 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit recreational vehicles with wrong tire-size labels. Dutchmen dealers provide correct labels and installation for free.
Dutchmen is recalling 100 2009 Freedom Spirit recreational vehicles under recall 10V244 because the federal certification and tire loading labels list the wrong tire size. An owner who follows the label can install incorrectly sized tires, which can change handling and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The federal certification label and tire loading information label on the 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit are supposed to tell an owner and service shop the correct tire size for that recreational vehicle. Those labels guide tire selection, tire replacement, and tire inflation setup. When the label is accurate, the tire installed on the trailer matches the load and certification information for that model.
On affected Freedom Spirit recreational vehicles, the labels list the wrong tire size. The defect is the information on the label, not a described broken tire or axle part in the recall filing. If an owner, tire shop, or service department follows the incorrect label, the vehicle can be fitted or serviced using tire information that does not match the certified setup.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is visible only by checking the label information against the corrected Dutchmen recall information for campaign 10V244.
Who's affected?
| 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 100 |
Not every 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect tire information label can lead an owner to install the wrong replacement tire size. That can affect vehicle performance and handling and increase the risk of a crash. Use the tire size listed in the corrected label, and ask the dealer for installation help if needed. Repair will be free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit is included in this recall.
- Watch for Dutchmen's owner notice if you have not received it; notices began June 14, 2010.
- Call Dutchmen warranty service at 866-869-1109 with questions and reference recall number 10V244.
- Use the corrected tire information label before replacing tires, because the original label lists the wrong tire size.
- Ask a franchised Dutchmen dealer to install the corrected tire information label free of charge if you need help.
What happens at the repair
The known remedy is a corrected tire information label for the 2009 Freedom Spirit. Dutchmen's filing says dealers were to mail the corrected label to owners after the recall began on June 14, 2010. If you need help applying the label, a Dutchmen technician installs it at no charge. The label matters because it gives the tire size information the owner and service desk use when checking or replacing tires. The dealer installation is free under the recall once available.
Timeline
| June 7, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V244?
Recall 10V244 covers 100 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit recreational vehicles with certification and tire loading labels that list the wrong tire size. Incorrect replacement tires can affect vehicle performance and handling, increasing crash risk. Dutchmen dealers provide the corrected tire information label.
What should I do if my 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 10V244. If it is, contact a Dutchmen dealer or the Dutchmen Warranty Service Department at 866-869-1109. The dealer will provide the corrected tire information label and install it for free if you need help.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost. Dutchmen dealers will provide the corrected tire information label, and if you need help installing it, the dealer will perform the installation free of charge.
What is the safety risk from the wrong tire label?
The risk is that an owner or tire shop installs replacement tires in the wrong size. Tires that do not match the correct specification can affect vehicle performance and handling, increasing crash risk. Use the corrected tire information label before replacing tires.
What if I bought the Dutchmen Freedom Spirit used?
The recall still follows the vehicle. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2009 Dutchmen Freedom Spirit is included, even if you never received the original notice. If it is included, contact a Dutchmen dealer and reference recall 10V244.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V244000 |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen customer service | 866-869-1109 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V244 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V244000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →