Recall 13V144 covers 10 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer recreational vehicles with incorrect weight-rating labels. Dutchmen provides corrected labels for free.
Dutchmen is recalling 10 2013 Travel Trailer recreational vehicles under recall 13V144 because the Federal identification tag lists incorrect gross vehicle and axle weight ratings. Incorrect weight ratings can lead an owner to overload the trailer, which can cause tire or axle failure, loss of vehicle control, and a higher crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Federal identification tag on the 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer is the weight label mounted on the vehicle. It tells an owner, dealer, or service shop the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating, which are the maximum loaded weight for the trailer and the maximum weight each axle is rated to carry.
On affected trailers, that tag lists the wrong values. The label problem does not mean a wheel, axle, or tire has already failed. It means the trailer gives the owner incorrect loading limits, so the person loading or servicing it does not have the right official weight information for the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is visible only by checking the Federal identification tag against the corrected recall information for campaign 13V144.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 10 |
Not every 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tag information can lead an owner to overload the travel trailer. Overloading can cause tire or axle failure, loss of vehicle control, and a higher crash risk. Check the corrected weight information before loading or towing, and keep loads within those limits. Repair will be free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer is included in this recall.
- Check your mail for Dutchmen's owner notice and replacement label; call Dutchmen customer service at 1-574-537-0700 if it did not arrive.
- Reference recall number 13V144 when you call, and have your VIN ready.
- Install the corrected Federal identification label so the trailer shows the right Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the old weight-rating label until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
The known repair path is label correction, not a mechanical parts repair. Dutchmen will send owners replacement Federal identification labels with the corrected Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating. Once the remedy is provided, the corrected label is free under the recall. If you work through a Dutchmen dealer, the service desk can confirm the label campaign and help make sure the corrected information is placed on the vehicle.
Timeline
| April 16, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V144?
Recall 13V144 covers 10 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer recreational vehicles with incorrect gross vehicle weight rating and gross axle weight rating information on the federal identification tag. Wrong weight information can lead to overloading, tire or axle failure, and loss of vehicle control. Dutchmen mailed corrected labels for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Dutchmen Travel Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V144. If it is, contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700 or a franchised Dutchmen dealer and ask for the corrected federal identification labels. Keep the corrected labels with the trailer records and apply them as instructed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Dutchmen's remedy states the replacement labels are free. The fix is corrected federal identification labels showing the right gross vehicle weight rating and gross axle weight rating.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading caused by wrong weight ratings on the trailer's federal identification tag. Overloading can cause tire or axle failure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control and a higher crash risk. Use the corrected labels once Dutchmen provides them.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V144000 |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen customer service | 1-574-537-0700 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V144 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V144000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →