Recall 10V557000: 2005 King OF The Road Crown, 2006 King OF The Road Genesis, 2005 King OF The Road Royalite +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 8, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 12
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
King of the road is recalling certain recreational vehicles manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 30, 2006, and 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
This could result in a fire.
The fix
King of the road is working with dimplex and will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on february 1, 2011. Owners may contact king of the road at 1-800-400-9840 or 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
- 2005 King OF The Road Crown
- 2006 King OF The Road Genesis
- 2005 King OF The Road Royalite
- 2005 King OF The Road Royal Villa
- 2006 King OF The Road Royal Villa
- 2007 King OF The Road Royal Villa
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V557000
- Manufacturer
- CHIEF INDUSTRIES
- Owner letters
- Feb 1, 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