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Dutchmen Lite recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Dutchmen Lite, covering 25,607 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Dutchmen Lite recalls by model year

2003 12002 22001 1

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EquipmentReported September 21, 2010 · 1,494 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 10V428000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported November 12, 2003 · 24,113 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Risk
An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Remedy
Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800‑932‑3837 or dutchmen at 574‑537‑0700.

Recall number 03V465000 · Recall details

Questions about the Dutchmen Lite recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Dutchmen Lite have?

2, covering equipment.

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