Dutchmen Kodiak recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 3, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Keystone RV Company recalls 2016–2017 Dutchmen Kodiak

Recall number

16V402000

Brand / firm

Dutchmen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 135 units

Why it was recalled

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers manufactured June 10, 2015 through April 6, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the two sections of LED rope lights that serve as backlighting for the countertop each have exposed ends which may short against each other, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

What to do

Keystone notified owners, and dealers will install a heat shrink tube over one of the LED rope light ends, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-255.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.