Recall 10V428000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20100921
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
7 models
Defect Description
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 FIFTH AVENUE, SIGNATURE, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 COLORADO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 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
DUTCHMEN IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DUTCHMEN | FIFTH AVENUE |
| 2001 | DUTCHMEN | SIGNATURE |
| 2002 | DUTCHMEN | FIFTH AVENUE |
| 2002 | DUTCHMEN | LITE |
| 2002 | DUTCHMEN | SIGNATURE |
| 2003 | DUTCHMEN | COLORADO |
| 2004 | DUTCHMEN | COLORADO |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.