NHTSA Recall 10V417000: Equipment
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 136 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Tiffin Bay.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V417000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | September 14, 2010 |
| Owner notification | October 4, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 36 lb bay and model year 2003-2004 40 tgp buses 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 risk
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. 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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V417000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.