Recall 10V454000: 2007 Forest River Berkshire, 2005 Forest River Cardinal, 2005–2009 Forest River Cedar Creek +7 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 1, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 2,207
- Models
- 10
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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.
The risk
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Forest River Berkshire
- 2005 Forest River Cardinal
- 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek
- 2006 Forest River Cedar Creek
- 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek
- 2005 Forest River Charleston
- 2007 Forest River Charleston
- 2005 Forest River Flagstaff
- 2007 Forest River Flagstaff
- 2005 Forest River Georgetown
- 2005 Forest River Rockwood
- 2007 Forest River Rockwood
- 2007 Forest River Salem
- 2007 Forest River Salem LE
- 2007 Forest River Wildwood LE
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V454000
- Manufacturer
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jan 28, 2011
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology