Dutchmen Kodiak problems & complaints
What Dutchmen Kodiak owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Dutchmen Kodiak safety recalls or check your VIN.
- Owner complaints
- 6
- Service bulletins (TSBs)
- 5+
- Crashes / fires reported
- 0 / 0
- 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.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Most reported problems
The vehicle systems named most often in Dutchmen Kodiak complaints (one complaint can name several).
Latest owner complaints
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
The contact owns a 2022 Dutchman Kodiak. The contact stated that during a rainstorm, there was rainwater leaking into the RV from the walls of the RV onto the fuse box. The contact was concerned about it being a fire hazard. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200.
2022 Dutchman Kodiak Ultimate 2921FK right rear Tire blow-out on I-75 southbound approx. 5 mile North of Forysth, Ga. (exit 187) Notified immediately by individual traveling behind our trailer. Pulled out interstate w/o injury or further damage to trailer. Tires: Ridgeway Sport ST tires with less than 1200 miles (purchased RV trailer May 18th 2022 from Camping World of Dover, Fl)
WHILE TOWING AT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL ON THE KODIAK CUB SINGLE AXLE TRAILER SHEARED OFF OF THE AXLE. THE WHEEL IN ITS ENTIRETY FLEW, BOUNCED ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC, THE MEDIAN THEN TWO MORE LANES OF TRAFFIC BOUNCED OVER A CULVERT AND LANDED ON THE SIDE OF A FRONTAGE ROAD. LUCKILY NO ONE ONE WAS HIT BY THE WHEEL, IT COULD EASILY OF BEEN DEADLY. THIS TRAILER WAS LESS THEN ONE YEAR OLD. THE TRAILER WAS FLATBED TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTED KEYSTONE. KEYSTONE SAID THEY WOULD REPORT THIS INCIDENT TO THE NHTSA. THEY THEN GOT IN TOUCH WITH DEXTER THE MANUFACTURER OF THE AXLE. APPARENTLY PER SERVICE PERSONNEL AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE WHEEL PERHAPS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 TOWING A 2018 DUTCHMEN KD2711BS18 CAMPER (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING DETACHED AND THE CAMPER FRAME DROPPED ONTO THE WHEELS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CAMPER WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.
THE TRAILER HAS COMPLETELY EXPOSED BRAKE WIRES (OVER 1 FT). THE WIRES HANG DOWN FROM THE WHEEL AND ARE PRONE TO DAMAGE FROM RABBITS (OR OTHER ANIMALS) AND/OR ROAD DAMAGE (FROM DEBRIS). I SPOKE WITH DUTCHMEN AND THEY SAID THIS WAS BUILT TO SPEC. MY WIRES WERE COMPLETELY EATEN BY RABBITS AND LEFT ME WITHOUT TRAILER BRAKES. THE COMPANY DOES NOT CARE AND WILL NOT COVER THE EXTENSIVE REPAIR COSTS.
MISMANUFACTURED DOOR PANELS (METAL DOOR) FOR BEDS PUNCTURING CANVASS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT; MISMANUFACTURED PLASTIC SEAMING WHICH HOLD CANVASS IN PLACE TO TRAILER ITSELF AND MISMANUFACTURED CANVASS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AFTER NOMINAL USE COMPLETELY FALLING APART LEAVING TRAILER OPEN TO THE ELEMENTS. BOTH ISSUES ALLOW EXCESSIVE AND REPEATED WATER DAMAGE TO UNIT TO OCCUR. UNIT IS APPROXIMATELY ONE AND A HALF YEARS OLD AND ONLY USED A HANDFUL OF TIMES WITH REPEATED SERVICING REQUIRED WHICH HAS NEVER CORRECTED THE MANUFACTURING ISSUES.
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.
- 20-383
This is the 2nd notice for advisory 20-383. It has been determined certain Kodiak travel trailers may have defective self-leveling roof sealant that exhibits a hard, cracked appearance. The defective sealant exhibits poor adhesion and cracking within 96 hours of application and can be easily removed from the roof by pulling it up by hand. A visual inspection will reveal the defective sealant lifting from the roof due to poor adhesion properties. The following procedure describes how to correct the issue. Campaign closes November 30, 2020.
- 20-383
It has been determined certain Kodiak travel trailers may have defective self-leveling roof sealant that exhibits a hard, cracked appearance. The defective sealant exhibits poor adhesion and cracking within 96 hours of application and can be easily removed from the roof by pulling it up by hand. A visual inspection will reveal the defective sealant lifting from the roof due to poor adhesion properties. The following procedure describes how to correct the issue. Campaign closes November 30, 2020.
- KSB-191007
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
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.
- 18-318
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.
- 18-318
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.
- 17297
This is the repair instructions for advisory 17-297. It has been determined the listed vehicles were manufactured with an undersized 15 amp fuse placed in the battery charging circuit which should have a 30 amp fuse. The circuit is wired and rated for 30 amp capacity. This communication is informing dealership service departments of advisory 17-297 for the 30 amp fuse. This communication is the final Customer Notification for advisory 17-297 for the 30 amp fuse.
- 14-212
THIS COMMUNICATION IS THE FINAL CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION FOR ADVISORY 14-212 FOR THE UNITS MANUFACTURED WITH A FOLD DOWN FRONT BED WHICH IS INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED FOR ITS INTENDED USE.
- 14-212
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS OF ADVISORY 14-212 FOR THE UNITS MANUFACTURED WITH A FOLD DOWN FRONT BED WHICH IS INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED FOR ITS INTENDED USE.
- 14-212
THIS ADVISORY 14-212 INVOLVES KODIAK 220RBSL UNITS MANUFACTURED WITH A FOLD DOWN FRONT BED WHICH IS INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED FOR ITS INTENDED USE. THIS SERVICE ADVISORY EXPLAINS HOW TO REPLACE THE FRONT BED PLATFORM.
- 14-201
THIS ADVISORY 14-201 INVOLVES UNITS MANUFACTURED WITH THE WRONG GRILL MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS SERVICE ADVISORY EXPLAINS HOW TO REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
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 Kodiak problems?
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2014–2022, owners most often name: power train, service brakes, structure. 6 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 Kodiak?
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.