Coachmen Rv Company, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V066000 by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc. Includes 740 affected units, PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 chaparral, model year 2004-2006 somerset, model year 2007-2008 wyoming, model year 2004-2005 santara, and model year 2004-2006 sportscoach elite motor homes and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2003, through september 2007. these vehicles are 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.

Corrective Action

Coachmen 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 21, 2011. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 or coachmen motor works customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V066000

Manufacturer: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-01-31T00:00:00

Subject: Plug in remote control receiver for fireplace

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 740

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 chaparral, model year 2004-2006 somerset, model year 2007-2008 wyoming, model year 2004-2005 santara, and model year 2004-2006 sportscoach elite motor homes and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2003, through september 2007. these vehicles are 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.

Consequence Summary: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Corrective Action: Coachmen 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 21, 2011. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 or coachmen motor works customer service at 1-866-953-5555.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V066000

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Created At: 1742808662

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