NHTSA Recall 10V653000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 271 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Excel Classic.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V653000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | December 20, 2010 |
| Owner notification | February 15, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Peterson industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 excel fifth wheel trailers, models limited, classic, winslow, and wild cargo, 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
Peterson is working with dimplex to identify and notify any affected owners. Dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on february 15, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 peterson at 1-785-282-6825.
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 10V653000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Excel Classic | 2008 |
| Excel Limited | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Excel Wild Cargo | 2008, 2010 |
| Excel Winslow | 2010 |
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.