2001-2004 Dutchmen Colorado, Dutchmen Fifth Avenue and others recall: equipment

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 21, 2010. It covers about 1,494 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,494
reported: Sep 21, 2010
owners notified: Jan 28, 2011

Equipment

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

Affected vehicles

Dutchmen Colorado 2003-2004 2003 2004
Dutchmen Fifth Avenue 2001-2002 2001 2002
Dutchmen Lite 2002 2002
Dutchmen Signature 2001-2002 2001 2002

Questions about recall 10V428000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2004 Dutchmen Colorado, Dutchmen Fifth Avenue and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 10V428000, reported on September 21, 2010, covers about 1,494 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V428000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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