Recall 10V-456: 2003–2004 Double Tree Elite, 2003–2004 Double Tree Mobile and 1 more

DOUBLETREE RV recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 29, 2010, covering about 290 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-456
Report date
Sep 29, 2010
Vehicles affected
290
Owners notified
Feb 14, 2011

The problem

Drv 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

Drv is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on february 14, 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

ManufacturerDOUBLETREE RV
ComponentEquipment
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number10V456000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Double Tree Elite2003, 2004All years
Double Tree Mobile2003, 2004All years
Double Tree Select Suite2003, 2004All 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-456?

Drv 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-456 fixed?

Drv is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on february 14, 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.