2001-2009 Forest River Berkshire, Forest River Cardinal and others recall: equipment
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 1, 2010. It covers about 2,207 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,207
- reported
- Oct 1, 2010
- owners notified
- Jan 28, 2011
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Forest river 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.
- Risk
- An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest river 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 10V454000
Affected vehicles
- Forest River Berkshire 2007 2007
- Forest River Cardinal 2001-2005 20012002200320042005
- Forest River Cedar Creek 2003-2006, 2009 20032004200520062009
- Forest River Charleston 2004-2005, 2007 200420052007
- Forest River Flagstaff 2005, 2007 20052007
- Forest River Georgetown 2001-2005 20012002200320042005
- Forest River Rockwood 2005, 2007 20052007
- Forest River Salem 2004, 2007 20042007
- Forest River Salem LE 2007 2007
- Forest River Sandpiper 2004 2004
- Forest River Sierra 2004 2004
- Forest River Wildwood LE 2007 2007
Questions about recall 10V454000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2009 Forest River Berkshire, Forest River Cardinal and others equipment?
Yes. Recall 10V454000, reported on October 1, 2010, covers about 2,207 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V454000?
Forest river 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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