NHTSA Recall 10V557000: Equipment
CHIEF INDUSTRIES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the King OF the Road Crown.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V557000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 8, 2010 |
| Owner notification | February 1, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
King of the road is recalling certain recreational vehicles manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 30, 2006, and 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
This could result in a fire.
Remedy
King of the road is working with dimplex and will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on february 1, 2011. Owners may contact king of the road at 1-800-400-9840 or 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 10V557000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| King OF the Road Crown | 2005 |
| King OF the Road Genesis | 2006 |
| King OF the Road Royal Villa | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| King OF the Road Royalite | 2005 |
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.