2019 DUTCHMEN AEROLITE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety and component defects addressed through these recalls. No direct complaints have been recorded from owners.
There are five recalls impacting various systems on the 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite. These recalls primarily involve axle hubs, suspension components, labeling errors, wheel rims, and equipment safety chains. Repairs include inspections, part replacements, and corrected labels provided free of charge by Keystone dealers.
Recalls- Axle hubs. NHTSA recall 18V843000 affects 982 vehicles where inner hub bearings may lack sufficient grease causing overheating and potential hub failure. This can impair handling and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair affected hubs and bearings free of charge starting January 16, 2019.
- Axle assembly. Recall 18V723000 covers 1,276 units with missing inner bearing races on non-powered axles. Missing races can lead to bearing burnout, hub overheating, and impaired vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and provide necessary parts free of charge starting November 16, 2018.
- Federal Certification Label. Recall 18V448000 affects 83 trailers with an incorrect rim size printed on the label, stating 14X5.5J instead of 14X5J. Incorrect information risks improper rim replacement, raising crash potential. Dealers will replace labels free of charge starting August 2, 2018.
- Wheel rims. This defect is addressed under recall 18V448000 alongside the labeling issue, involving incorrect rim designation that may lead to unsafe rim replacements. Corrected labels are provided at no cost.
- Safety chains. Recall 18V469000 involves 126 trailers equipped with safety chains rated for 7,600 pounds despite a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 9,680 pounds. Chains may fail if the trailer detaches, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace chains with 11,700-pound rated versions free of charge starting August 16, 2018.
Owners dealing with repeated safety defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help determine available remedies and protections.
2019 DUTCHMEN AEROLITE Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
2467
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 DUTCHMEN AEROLITE
982 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Risk: If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 DUTCHMEN AEROLITE
126 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dutchmen Aerolite trailers. The trailer has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 9,680lbs, however, the safety chains are rated at 7,600lbs.
Risk: The lower rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 DUTCHMEN AEROLITE
83 vehicles affected
WHEELS:RIM
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dutchmen Aerolite recreational trailers, models 2133RB and 2423BH. The Federal Certification Label incorrectly indicates a rim size of 14X5.5J when the correct rim size is 14X5J. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification" and can create a safety risk.
Risk: The incorrect rim designation on the label, can cause the operator to replace the rim with an incorrect rim size, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 DUTCHMEN AEROLITE
1276 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Risk: If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.