Skip to content
NHTSA complaints · TSBs · investigations

Dutchmen Coleman problems & complaints

What Dutchmen Coleman owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Dutchmen Coleman safety recalls or check your VIN.

Owner complaints
8
Service bulletins (TSBs)
10+
Crashes / fires reported
0 / 1
Defect investigations
0

Complaints by model year

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.

  • 20222
  • 20211
  • 20192
  • 20141
  • 20121
  • 20111
YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuredDeathsTSBs
2022201001
2021100000
20192000010
2018000006
2017000004
2015000001
2014100001
2012100100
2011100000

Most reported problems

The vehicle systems named most often in Dutchmen Coleman complaints (one complaint can name several).

  • Equipment3
  • Suspension3
  • Electrical System2
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages1
  • Service Brakes1
  • Tires1

Latest owner complaints

In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

  • 2022 ColemanMar 19, 2026Electrical System, Equipment, EquipmentfireNHTSA #11725655
    The contact owns a 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern RV. The contact stated that while his wife and niece were sleeping, the smoke alarm detector engaged. The vehicle occupants then noticed that the RV was on fire and immediately exited the RV. Other campers and the camping site workers extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The contact stated that the A/C vents had burnt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact's request to trade the vehicle in was denied. The manufacturer covered the A/C system wiring replacement and repair. The contact stated that the A/C system became inoperable approximately 4 months later. The vehicle was …
  • 2021 ColemanMay 3, 2024SuspensionNHTSA #11586858
    The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Dutchmen Coleman Travel Trailer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V822000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
  • 2022 ColemanJul 25, 2023SuspensionNHTSA #11534397
    upon return trip home from camping seemed like trailer was riding lower than normal and swaying more. looked under trailer and leaf springs were flat. This could have resulted in broken spring which could lead to crash. The trailer was not overloaded. sticker on side of trailer shows dry weight is 4360lbs, GVWR is 5500, GAWR is 5100. inspection shows label on axle is 4400 lbs and each leaf spring is 2200 lbs. We do not travel with tanks filled. we did not have anywhere near 5500 in trailer total weight. Dealership says the axle is correct rating for trailer as it is calculated to be 80% of 5500 on axle and 20% on tongue. Why is the GAWR (axle rating) on the sticker listed at 5100? …
  • 2019 ColemanSep 14, 2021SuspensionNHTSA #11432969
    The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Coleman Travel trailer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tire assembly and axle detached from the trailer. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the axle bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. A “voluntary” recall was done by Dutchmen for other models of campers similar to this one, but not including this one, where they were being shipped out of the factory with inadequate lube in the wheel bearings cau…
  • 2019 ColemanAug 15, 2020Service BrakesNHTSA #11349557
    I HAVE DIFFICULTY STOPPING MY NEW TRAVEL TRAILER, I HAVE LEARNED DUE TO THIS SUBSTANDARD BRAKING ACTION, THAT THESE UNITS AXLES ARE UNDERSIZED FOR THE 10,000# GVW. IT HAS TWO 4400# AXLES EQUIPPED WITH 3500# BRAKES ON EACH. I HAVE TO SET THE BRAKE CONTROLLER AT MAXIMUM TO FEEL ANY EFFECT FROM THE TRAILER BRAKES. WHEN MANUALLY ACTIVATING THE BREAKAWAY DEVICE THE TRAILER DOES NOT STOP. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER SINCE IT WAS NEW A YEAR AGO BUT DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS, THEY FAILED TO CORRECT IT ULTIMATELY STATING WE'VE DONE ALL WE CAN DO. COME TAKE IT HOME. I FEEL THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO TOW THIS VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IN A PANIC STOP OR A BREAKAWAY SITUATION. IT IS MY OPINION, (REINFORCED BY 2 …
  • 2014 ColemanJul 23, 2019TiresNHTSA #11234196
    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 COLEMAN DUTCHMAN 192RVS (NA) EQUIPPED WITH RIDGEWAY SPORT SP TIRES, SIZE: R14 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED AND ENTERED INTO THE CAMPER RV ITSELF. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE SHELVING, WATER LINE, AND SEWER LINES, ALONG WITH THE FLOORING BY THE WHEEL WELL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DOT NUMBER AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CAMPER FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
  • 2012 ColemanSep 13, 2013Equipment1 injuredNHTSA #10543464
    WE FILLED OUR WATER HOLDING TANK FOR THE FIRST TIME SO WE COULD TRAVEL.WE WERE TOLD TO PUT A CAP FULL OF BLEACH IN IT PER CAMPWORLD AND DRIVE WITH THE BLEACH AND WATER IN IT SO IT WOULD KILL ANY GERMS IN THE TANK AND THEN TO PULL OVER A COUPLE OF HUNDRED MILES FROM OUR DESTINATION AND OPEN THE DRAIN .SO ABOUT A COUPLE OF HUNDRED MILES FROM OUR DESTINATION I CRAWLED UNDER THE CAMPER I REACHED UP. MY ARM AND UPPERBODY WAS BETWEEN THE AXEL AND THE WATER HOLDING TANK WHEN I OPENED THE DRAIN TO THE TANK THE TANK COLLAPSED PINNING ME BETWEEN THE WATER HOLDING TANK AND AXEL. MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO HELP ME GET OUT BUT I GOT HURT. THIS WAS A BRANDNEW CAMPER IT WAS A 2012 COLEMAN CT265BHS 26FT .THE F…
  • 2011 ColemanApr 14, 2011Electrical System, Latches/Locks/LinkagesNHTSA #10396411
    2011 DUTCHMEN COLEMAN CAMPER. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO OF THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT WORK, AND THE BATTERY WENT FROM FULL CHARGE TO LOW VERY QUICKLY, INDICATING ONE OF THE ELECTRICAL UNITS WAS DRAINING THE BATTERY AT A LARGER RATE THAN NECESSARY. *JB

Technical service bulletins (TSBs)

Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.

  • 22-426
    Apr 19, 2022Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEquipment, Electrical System

    It has been determined that the inverter may have been wired incorrectly, which may cause the refrigerator to run intermittently when the unit is plugged into shore power.

  • KSB-191007
    Dec 10, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsStructure, Equipment

    Letter to dealers for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to install a drip pan to prevent damage to the roof membrane, and make repairs if necessary.

  • KSB-191007
    Dec 10, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEquipment, Structure

    This is the repair instructions for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to install a drip pan to prevent damage to the roof membrane, and make repairs if necessary.

  • 19-350
    Apr 19, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEquipment

    This is the repair instructions for advisory 19-350. It has been determined that certain Dutchmen Coleman models with Dometic Refrigerators installed in the slide out do not have a ventilation fan installed. The remedy is to install a ventilation fan.

  • 19-350
    Apr 19, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEquipment

    This is the owner letter for advisory 19-350. It has been determined that certain Dutchmen Coleman models with Dometic Refrigerators installed in the slide out do not have a ventilation fan installed. The remedy is to install a ventilation fan.

  • 19-350
    Apr 19, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEquipment

    This is the dealer letter for advisory 19-350. It has been determined that certain Dutchmen Coleman models with Dometic Refrigerators installed in the slide out do not have a ventilation fan installed. The remedy is to install a ventilation fan.

  • 18-332
    Mar 26, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEquipment, Electrical System

    Owner's letter for advisory 18-332, revision in advisory so that their unit is not included in campaign. It has been determined that 2019 Coleman models built with KIB monitor panels did not have the switch for the 120V function on the water heater.

  • 18-332
    Mar 26, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsElectrical System, Equipment

    Letter to dealerships for advisory 18-332. It has been determined that 2019 Coleman models built with KIB monitor panels did not have the switch for the 120V function on the water heater.

  • 18-332
    Mar 26, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsElectrical System, Equipment

    It has been determined that 2019 Coleman models built with KIB monitor panels did not have the switch for the 120V function on the water heater.

  • 18-318
    Dec 7, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsElectrical System

    This is the REVISED repair instructions for advisory 18-318. It has been determined that certain Atwood furnace models may have wiring that can come in contact with the exhaust vent tube causing the furnace to shut down in a safe manner.

  • 18-332
    Nov 28, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsElectrical System

    This is the repair instructions for advisory 18-332. It has been determined that 2019 Coleman models built with KIB monitor panels did not have the switch for the 120V function on the water heater. This is the communication to the dealership regarding advisory 18-332. It has been determined that 2019 Coleman models built with KIB monitor panels did not have the switch for the 120V function on the water heater. This is the final owner notification for adviosry 18-332. It has been determined that 2019 Coleman models built with KIB monitor panels did not have the switch for the 120V function on t

  • 18-318
    Sep 5, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsElectrical System

    This is the repair instructions for advisory 18-318. It has been determined that certain Atwood furnace models may have wiring that can come in contact with the exhaust vent tube causing the furnace to shut down in a safe manner. This is the communication to the dealership regarding advisory 18-318 for certain Atwood furnace models. This is the final owner notification for adviosry 18-318, for certain Atwood furnace models. This is the revised repair instructions for advisory 18-318 for certain Atwood furnace models.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.

Questions

What are the most common Dutchmen Coleman problems?

In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2011–2022, owners most often name: equipment, suspension, electrical system. 8 complaints are on record.

Is a complaint or a TSB the same as a recall?

No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.

How do I report a problem with my Dutchmen Coleman?

File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.