NHTSA Recall 10V454000: Equipment
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,207 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Forest River Berkshire.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V454000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | October 1, 2010 |
| Owner notification | January 28, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Forest river 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.
Safety risk
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Remedy
Forest river 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 10V454000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2007 |
| Forest River Cardinal | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009 |
| Forest River Charleston | 2004, 2005, 2007 |
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2005, 2007 |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2005, 2007 |
| Forest River Salem | 2004, 2007 |
| Forest River Salem LE | 2007 |
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2004 |
| Forest River Sierra | 2004 |
| Forest River Wildwood LE | 2007 |
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.