NHTSA Campaign 10V456000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by DOUBLETREE RV · Reported Sep 29, 2010 · 290 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE TREE | ELITE | 2003 | 290 |
| DOUBLE TREE | ELITE | 2004 | 290 |
| DOUBLE TREE | MOBILE | 2003 | 290 |
| DOUBLE TREE | MOBILE | 2004 | 290 |
| DOUBLE TREE | SELECT SUITE | 2003 | 290 |
| DOUBLE TREE | SELECT SUITE | 2004 | 290 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V456000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.