Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V144000 Reported April 16, 2013

Incorrect label/fmvss 110

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. · Equipment · 10 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V144000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
10
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 16, 2013

Defect Summary

Dutchmen manufacturing inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013 dutchmen 245rks recreational vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims." on these vehicles, the federal identification tag lists the wrong gross vehicle weight rating and the wrong gross axle weight rating.

Safety Consequence

Incorrect tag information could result in overloading of the vehicle, causing tire or axle failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dutchmen will notify owners and mail replacement labels with corrected information, free of charge. the recall began on april 25, 2013. 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 13V144000 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 13V144000

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

What is recall 13V144000?

NHTSA recall 13V144000 was issued by Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. on April 16, 2013. It addresses: Incorrect label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 10 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 13V144000 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.