Recall 10V456000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20100929
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

DRV IS RECALLING CERTAIN 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

DRV IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2003 DOUBLE TREE ELITE
2003 DOUBLE TREE MOBILE
2003 DOUBLE TREE SELECT SUITE
2004 DOUBLE TREE ELITE
2004 DOUBLE TREE MOBILE
2004 DOUBLE TREE SELECT SUITE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.