NHTSA recall 10V428000
Equipment
Dutchmen Colorado and 3 more
Reported Sep 21, 20101,494 vehicles affectedDUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.Built May 15, 2000 – May 31, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
The 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.