Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Dutchmen Voltage peaked in 2018, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Dutchmen Voltage
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 8, 2018 to Jul 19, 2019.
Recall campaigns covering this model year61.22M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2015 trailer
Severity index50.02015 trailers average 5.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2015 Dutchmen Voltage name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Dutchmen Voltage
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-755 | Nov 22, 2017 | List of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf | Equipment | 1,205,997 | Part replacement |
| 16V-825 | Nov 15, 2016 | Affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge | Equipment | 6,252 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-762 | Nov 17, 2015 | Affected vehicles may be equipped with an exterior folding ladder that is not properly secured to the vehicle wall | Equipment | 1,756 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-317 | May 27, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend… | Equipment | 1,529 | Part replacement |
| 15V-207 | Apr 7, 2015 | For a full list of the specific models and floor plans affected, see RCLRPT-15V207-4161.PDF under “Associated Documents.” In the affected… | Suspension | 2,260 | Part replacement |
| 15V-102 | Feb 23, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used | Equipment | 5,390 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Dutchmen Voltage
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 19, 2019Failure Dec 21, 20185,000 milesPlano, TXBody
WE HAVE FOUND SEVERAL STRUCTURAL FRAME MEMBERS WITH SUBSTANDARD WELDS. WE HAVE EVEN FOUND ONE WALL FRAME MEMBER THAT HAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR FRAME. ALL OF THESE ARE HIDDEN AND CANNOT BE SEEN WITHOUT REMOVING BODY PANELS. ADDITIONALLY WE HAVE NUMEROUS PLACES IN SIDE WALLS THAT ARE DELAMINATING CAUSING A LOSS OF STRUCTURAL STABILITY. WE HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO REQUEST WARRANTY REPAIRS. KEYSTONE HAS DENIED ALL REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint 11233272 - Filed May 8, 2018Failure Mar 31, 20181,500 milesGrass Valley, CAElectrical system, Service brakesCrash
NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE LIPPERT BRAKES HAD NOT BEEN ADJUSTED TO SEAT THE SHOES INTO THE DRUM. I HAD A LOCAL HORSE TRAILER DEALERSHIP ADJUST AND SEAT EACH OF THE 4 BRAKES PRIOR TO OUR FIRST TRIP, AS WELL AS CHECK THE HUBS. NO GREASE WAS ADDED; THE EXISTING GREASE APPEARED IN GOOD CONDITION, AND THE DRUMS WERE SHINY AND DRY. WE DROVE OVER DONNER SUMMIT WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE 2018 ONE TON TOW RIG HAS AN EXHAUST BRAKE, SO BRAKING ON THE DESCENT WAS MINIMAL. AFTER PASSING THROUGH RENO, BEFORE CARSON CITY I NOTICED THE TRAILER PUSHING THE TRUCK AND TESTED TRAILER BRAKING BY APPLYING THE TRAILER BRAKES ONLY, WHICH IS POSSIBLE WITH A THUMB LEVER ON THE GM FACTORY INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROLLER. THE TRAILER BRAKES WERE ALMOST IMPERCEPTIBLE. AT OUR DESTINATION JUST SOUTH OF CARSON CITY I REMOVED THE RUBBER INSPECTION GROMMITS AND COULD SEE GREASE COATING THE DRUMS. THE NEXT DAY I HAULED THE TRAILER TO BOB'S PERFORMANCE CENTER IN GARDNERVILLE AND HAD IT FURTHER INSPECTED. HIS TECHNICIAN LOOKED AT THE CHINESE LIPPERT BACKING PLATES (BRAKE ASSEMBLIES) AND SAID "WE SEE THESE PIECES OF [XXX] BLOWING SEALS ALL THE [XXX] TIME?. FUNNY IF IT WASN'T PUTTING MY FAMILY AT RISK. THEY ALSO POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE SCOTCH LOCK ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS USED TO WIRE MY BRAKES HAD A LARGE GAUGE WIRE COMING FROM THE FRAME BUT A TINY GAUGE WIRE LEADING TO THE BRAKE MAGNETS. THEY OPENED ONE AND SHOWED ME HOW THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED TO CONNECT SUCH DIFFERENT WIRE DIAMETERS AND TESTED THE AMPERAGE AT THE MAGNETS, WHICH WAS BELOW SPEC (1.8 AMPERES INSTEAD OF 3 AT FULL BRAKING). RATHER THAN KEEP MY KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL AND WAIT FOR APPROVAL FROM THE NOTORIOUSLY UNSCRUPULOUS RV MANUFACTURER, KEYSTONE/DUTCHMEN, I FOLLOWED THE ADVICE OF THE SHOP TECHS AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLIES WITH AMERICAN MADE COMPONENTS AND ALSO HAD THEM RE-WIRE USING CRIMPED BUTT-CONNECTORS IN PLACE OF THE SCOTCH LOCKS. *TT VIN IS INVALID CONSUMER STATED AXLES ARE NOT VENTED. UPDATED 9/20/18*JB *DT *JB *DT THE CONSUMER CLAIMS THAT NO ONE ADDED ANY GREASE TO THEM
NHTSA complaint 11092530
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.