Recall 10V589 affects 1,723 2011 Dutchmen travel trailers with circuit breaker clips that can overheat. Repair is free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer.
Dutchmen is recalling 1,723 2011 travel trailers, including Kodiak, Colorado, and Voltage models, because Siemens and Murray plug-in circuit breakers can lose a proper electrical connection in the panel board. Heat, arcing, or insulation damage at that connection can lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The circuit breakers in these 2011 Dutchmen travel trailers sit in the electrical panel and control power to trailer circuits. A breaker is supposed to clip firmly into the panel board, carry current through a tight connection, and trip when a circuit draws too much power. This recall involves trailers equipped with Siemens and Murray one-inch plug-in breakers.
On included trailers, the spring clip in the plug-in assembly does not hold the breaker against the panel board with enough force, or the clip breaks. That loose connection keeps the breaker from seating the way it was designed. When the connection is not tight, the electrical path inside the panel is no longer dependable.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a light, sound, smell, or visible panel change to appear before the breaker connection fails.
Who's affected?
Covers 9 Dutchmen model lines from the 2011 model year, all tied to the same wiring component.
| 2011 Dutchmen Kodiak | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2011 Dutchmen Colorado | wiring |
| 2011 Dutchmen Voltage | wiring |
| 2011 Dutchmen Dutchmen | wiring |
| 2011 Dutchmen Aerolite | wiring |
| 2011 Dutchmen Denali | wiring |
| 2011 Dutchmen Four Winds | wiring |
| 2011 Dutchmen Coleman | wiring |
| 2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction | wiring |
| Units affected | 1,723 |
A matching 2011 Dutchmen model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excessive temperature at the breaker connection can cause arcing, thermal damage, and damaged electrical insulation in the panel board. That raises the risk of fire, property damage, or personal injury. Schedule the breaker inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Dutchmen Kodiak, Colorado, Voltage, Dutchmen, Aerolite, Denali, Four Winds, Coleman, or Grand Junction is included in this recall.
- Call Dutchmen warranty service at 1-574-537-0700 to confirm current dealer instructions before service.
- Schedule the free circuit-breaker inspection and replacement that fixes the loose electrical connection in the panel board.
- Bring the recall notice if Dutchmen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V589 when you call.
- Avoid using high electrical loads in the trailer until the breaker inspection and any needed replacement are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dutchmen technician inspects the Siemens and Murray plug-in circuit breakers in the electrical panel and replaces any breaker that does not hold a proper connection. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The inspection focuses on the spring clip plug-in assembly, the part that keeps the breaker seated tightly in the panel board.
Timeline
| November 17, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 6, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V589?
Recall 10V589 covers 1,723 2011 Dutchmen travel trailers equipped with Siemens and Murray 1-inch plug-in circuit breakers. The spring clip assembly in the breaker panel can break or lose proper contact, creating excess heat, arcing, thermal damage, fire risk, property damage, or personal injury risk.
What should I do if my 2011 Dutchmen travel trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V589. If it is, contact a Dutchmen dealer or the Dutchmen warranty service department at 1-574-537-0700 to arrange inspection of the circuit breakers. Dealers inspect the breakers and replace them as necessary for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Dutchmen's remedy says dealers will inspect the circuit breakers and replace them as necessary free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overheating and electrical damage at the breaker connection point. If the spring clip does not hold a proper connection in the panel board, the connection can arc or overheat, damaging electrical insulation and increasing the risk of fire, property damage, or personal injury.
What if I bought my Dutchmen travel trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011 Dutchmen trailer is included, then reference recall 10V589 when you contact a Dutchmen dealer or the warranty service department.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V589000 |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen customer service | 1-574-537-0700 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V589 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V589000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 →