Recall 14V652 affects 1,412 2014-2015 Dutchmen Aerolite and Dutchmen Denali travel trailers for unprotected breaker wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer.
Dutchmen is recalling 1,412 2014-2015 Aerolite and Dutchmen Denali travel trailers because a 12V breaker near the battery was not connected to the protected terminal breaker. If that breaker has an electrical short, a vehicle fire can result; the Dutchmen dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 12V circuit breaker near the battery on 2014-2015 Dutchmen Aerolite and Dutchmen Denali travel trailers is supposed to protect the trailer's low-voltage electrical wiring. It acts like a resettable fuse: power from the battery passes through the protected side, and the breaker interrupts the circuit when electrical load rises beyond its limit.
On affected trailers, that breaker was installed near the battery but the battery circuit was not connected to the protected terminal. The breaker is present, but the wiring is not routed through the side that gives the intended protection. That means the battery feed does not get the breaker protection Dutchmen designed into the circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a dashboard light, sound, or visible change at the breaker to confirm whether the wiring is connected correctly.
Who's affected?
Covers the Aerolite and Dutchmen Denali trailer lines across the 2014 and 2015 model years, with wiring listed for each year and model.
| 2014 Dutchmen Aerolite | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2015 Keystone Dutchmen Denali | wiring |
| 2014 Keystone Dutchmen Denali | wiring |
| 2015 Dutchmen Aerolite | wiring |
| Units affected | 1,412 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short at the 12V breaker can lead to a vehicle fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so stop using the trailer if you notice electrical trouble and call a Dutchmen dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Dutchmen Aerolite or Dutchmen Denali trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Dutchmen dealer to ask whether the free wiring inspection and breaker-terminal repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V652 and Dutchmen recall 14-217 when you call.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it, and ask the dealer to verify the 12V breaker wiring is connected to the protected terminal.
- Avoid using the trailer until the dealer checks the breaker wiring if you see signs of an electrical short, heat, or smoke near the battery area.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dutchmen technician checks the trailer's 12V breaker near the battery and verifies that the wiring is connected to the protected terminal. If the wiring is on the wrong terminal, the technician corrects the connection. The source record does not list a current remedy status, so treat scheduling as dealer confirmed. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V652.
Timeline
| October 17, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V652?
Recall 14V652 covers 1,412 2014-2015 Dutchmen Aerolite and Dutchmen Denali travel trailers with 12V breaker wiring that was not connected to the protected terminal breaker. If the breaker has an electrical short, a vehicle fire can occur. Dealers will inspect and correct the breaker connection for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Dutchmen Aerolite or Dutchmen Denali is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V652. If it is, contact a franchised Dutchmen dealer and ask for the breaker wiring inspection and repair. Reference recall number 14V652 and Dutchmen recall number 14-217 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V652, a franchised Dutchmen dealer will verify the 12V breaker wiring connection and correct it free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The affected trailers have 12V breaker wiring near the battery that was not connected to the protected terminal breaker. If an electrical short develops at that breaker, a vehicle fire can occur before the wiring is corrected.
What if I bought my Dutchmen 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 2014-2015 Dutchmen Aerolite or Dutchmen Denali is included, then call a franchised Dutchmen dealer with recall number 14V652.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V652000 |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen customer service | 1-219-642-4590 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V652 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V652000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation 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 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →