Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V428000 Reported September 21, 2010

Plug in remote control receiver for fireplace

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. · N/A · 1,494 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V428000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,494
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 21, 2010

Defect Summary

Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 fifth avenue, signature, and model year 2003-2004 colorado 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.

Safety Consequence

An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Corrective Action

Dutchmen 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10V428000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V428000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V428000?

NHTSA recall 10V428000 was issued by Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. on September 21, 2010. It addresses: Plug in remote control receiver for fireplace. The recall affects approximately 1,494 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V428000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.