NHTSA Campaign 10V434000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION · Reported Sep 22, 2010 · 435 vehicles affected
What's wrong
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS 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.
Consequence
AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW | 2006 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW | 2007 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW | 2008 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2006 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2007 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2004 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2005 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2008 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2009 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2004 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2005 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2002 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2003 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2004 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2005 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2006 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW | 2006 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW | 2007 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW | 2008 | 435 |
| NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW | 2009 | 435 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V434000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.