Recall 11V430 affects 171 2011-2012 Dutchmen Rubicon travel trailers for a missing furnace exhaust vent. Repair is free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer.
Dutchmen is recalling 171 2011-2012 Rubicon travel trailers because the exterior furnace vent was missing from the trailer sidewall. Without proper exhaust ventilation, furnace operation can release carbon monoxide into the interior, causing carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation, and exhaust heat can start a fire; the Dutchmen dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The LP gas furnace in 2011-2012 Dutchmen Rubicon travel trailers heats the living area by burning propane and sending warm air through the trailer. Like any propane furnace, it also makes exhaust gases. The exterior furnace vent is the opening in the sidewall that lets that exhaust leave the trailer instead of staying near the cabin.
On affected Rubicon trailers, the exterior furnace vent was not installed in the sidewall. That leaves the furnace able to run without the exhaust path it needs. When the furnace burns propane, carbon monoxide can move into the interior of the unit instead of venting outside. Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it is not something you can see or smell.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the furnace has been used on an affected trailer, treat the missing sidewall vent as the problem to report to a Dutchmen dealer.
Who's affected?
Scope is limited to the 2011 and 2012 Rubicon model years, with the furnace component listed for both.
| 2012 Dutchmen Rubicon | Furnace |
|---|---|
| 2011 Dutchmen Rubicon | Furnace |
| Units affected | 171 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing or misrouted furnace exhaust can let carbon monoxide enter the trailer and create asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Heat from the exhaust also creates a fire risk. Keep the furnace off until a dealer inspects the exhaust path. Repair will be free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Dutchmen Rubicon is included in this recall.
- Stop using the furnace until a dealer confirms the exterior furnace exhaust vent is installed.
- Contact a franchised Dutchmen dealer to schedule the free furnace-vent inspection and installation that gives the furnace exhaust a proper path outside the trailer.
- Bring the recall notice if Dutchmen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V430 when you call.
- Call Dutchmen customer service at 1-574-537-0700 with questions about the dealer inspection.
What happens at the repair
The recall remedy lists a dealer inspection of the trailer sidewall to confirm the exterior furnace exhaust vent is installed. If the vent is missing, a Dutchmen technician installs the furnace exhaust vent at no charge. The filing says the safety recall began on August 26, 2011, but this feed does not state the current remedy status. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the dealer remedy is available for your VIN.
Timeline
| August 22, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 26, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V430?
Recall 11V430 covers 171 2011-2012 Dutchmen Rubicon travel trailers with a missing exterior furnace exhaust vent. The furnace can release carbon monoxide into the trailer interior, and exhaust heat creates a fire risk. Dutchmen dealers will inspect the furnace exhaust and install the vent for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Dutchmen Rubicon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V430. If it is, contact a franchised Dutchmen dealer and ask for the furnace exhaust inspection. Reference recall number 11V430 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Dutchmen's remedy says dealers will inspect the trailer and install the furnace exhaust vent if necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is carbon monoxide entering the trailer interior and exhaust heat near the sidewall. That creates asphyxiation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and fire risks. If your VIN is included, do not use the furnace until a Dutchmen dealer verifies the exhaust vent is present or installs it.
What if I bought my Dutchmen Rubicon used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Rubicon is included, then call a franchised Dutchmen dealer with recall number 11V430 and ask for the furnace exhaust inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V430000 |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen customer service | 1-574-537-0700 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V430 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V430000 |
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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →