Recall 10V-454: 2007 Forest River Berkshire, 2001–2005 Forest River Cardinal and 10 more
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 1, 2010, covering about 2,207 vehicles.
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> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V454000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2007 | All years |
| Forest River Cardinal | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009 | All years |
| Forest River Charleston | 2004, 2005, 2007 | All years |
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2005, 2007 | All years |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2005, 2007 | All years |
| Forest River Salem | 2004, 2007 | All years |
| Forest River Salem LE | 2007 | All years |
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2004 | All years |
| Forest River Sierra | 2004 | All years |
| Forest River Wildwood LE | 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-454?
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.
How is recall 10V-454 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.