Recall 10V565 affects 455 2008-2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction and Voltage RVs for slow refrigerator shutoff during overheating. Repair is free through Norcold dealers.
Dutchmen is recalling 455 2008-2011 Grand Junction and Voltage recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators because the refrigerator shutoff system does not cut power quickly enough when high temperatures are detected. If a hydrogen gas leak raises temperatures, the delayed shutoff leaves the refrigerator unable to prevent a fire, and the Dutchmen dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2008-2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction and Voltage recreational vehicles in this recall have 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator uses electric power to keep the cooling system running, and its safety control is supposed to cut power when it detects high temperatures. That shutoff is meant to stop heat from continuing to build inside the refrigerator area.
In the included refrigerators, the sensing algorithm or thermal switch does not stop power fast enough after high temperature is detected. The refrigerator keeps power longer than intended during an overheat condition. That delay defeats the protection built into the refrigerator and leaves enough heat in the compartment for a potential fire.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a light, smell, noise, or change in refrigerator performance to appear before the shutoff problem matters.
Who's affected?
Includes Grand Junction model years 2008-2011 and the 2011 Voltage, all tied to the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.
| 2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2011 Dutchmen Voltage | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2009 Dutchmen Grand Junction | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 455 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The refrigerator shutoff system can fail to cut power quickly enough after high temperatures from a hydrogen gas leak, increasing fire risk. There is no listed warning sign before the shutoff delay. Schedule the recall remedy and avoid using the refrigerator until a dealer gives repair instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction or Voltage is included in this recall.
- Use the Dutchmen or Norcold owner instructions mailed on December 10, 2010 before scheduling the refrigerator remedy.
- Contact a Norcold dealer about the free refrigerator shutoff-device remedy that addresses the fire risk from delayed high-temperature power shutoff.
- Reference recall number 10V565 when you call the dealer or Dutchmen customer service.
- Avoid using the refrigerator until the remedy is complete if you smell gas, see signs of overheating, or have concerns about fire risk.
What happens at the repair
The known repair path is through Norcold. Dutchmen worked with Norcold to identify affected owners, then directed them to a Norcold dealer for the free refrigerator remedy. Before moving the RV, call the dealer and confirm the repair is open for your VIN. Once available for your vehicle, a Dutchmen technician or authorized refrigerator service technician handles the recall work at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 16, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 10, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V565?
Recall 10V565 covers 455 2008-2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction and Voltage recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator shutoff system does not cut power fast enough when high temperatures are detected, which can allow a fire. The remedy is free.
What should I do if my 2008-2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction or Voltage is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 10V565. If it is, contact a franchised Dutchmen dealer or Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 to arrange the free refrigerator remedy. Reference recall 10V565 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Dutchmen's remedy directs affected owners to receive the refrigerator repair free of charge. Parts and labor for the recall remedy are covered.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The refrigerator has a shutoff system meant to stop power when high temperatures are detected from a hydrogen gas leak, but the system does not respond fast enough to prevent a fire in affected units.
What if I bought my Dutchmen Grand Junction or Voltage used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific recreational vehicle is included, then contact a franchised Dutchmen dealer or Norcold with recall number 10V565.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V565000 |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen customer service | 1-800-767-9101 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V565 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V565000 |
Source documents
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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 →