Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V529000 Reported October 31, 2012

Furnace may be missing exterior vent

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. · Equipment · 740 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V529000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
740
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 31, 2012

Defect Summary

Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 aspen trail, coleman, and dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from october 4, 2011, through october 01, 2012. these vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.

Safety Consequence

Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. The heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. the recall began on november 15, 2012. owners may contact dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V529000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V529000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V529000?

NHTSA recall 12V529000 was issued by Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. on October 31, 2012. It addresses: Furnace may be missing exterior vent. The recall affects approximately 740 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V529000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.