NHTSA Recall 10V428000: Equipment
DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,494 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Dutchmen Colorado.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V428000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | September 21, 2010 |
| Owner notification | January 28, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 risk
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 10V428000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen Colorado | 2003, 2004 |
| Dutchmen Fifth Avenue | 2001, 2002 |
| Dutchmen Lite | 2002 |
| Dutchmen Signature | 2001, 2002 |
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.