Recall 2011053

The issue

On certain motorhomes, the plug-in remote control receiver used to operate the Dimplex electric fireplace or electric stove may overheat. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Owners are advised to contact Dimplex at 1-888-346-7539 for information regarding unit replacement. In the meantime, the remote control receiver should be unplugged from the electrical outlet to prevent the risk of fire.

Description (français)

Sur certaines autocaravanes, les postes récepteurs enfichables de télécommandes de foyers ou de cuisinières électriques Dimplex peuvent surchauffer et causer un incendie. Correction : Les propriétaires devraient immédiatement débrancher les récepteurs de leurs fiches électriques et les foyers ou cuisinières de leurs récepteurs, puis contacter Dimplex au 1-888-346-7539 pour se renseigner au sujet d’un remplacement.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Tiffin Allegro BAY