Recall 10V422000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20100922
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
1 models
Defect Description
NRC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Safety Consequence
AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
NRC IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NRC | FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.