Keystone Recalls Certain RVs: Fire Hazard

October 31, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     KEYSTONE / EVEREST     2003-2004
     KEYSTONE / MONTANA     2001-2005
     KEYSTONE / MONTANA-BIG SKY     2001-2005
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 26, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V521000 EQ10006 NHTSA Action Number: EQ10006
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5633
Summary: KEYSTONE 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.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Notes: KEYSTONE SAFETY RECALL NO. 10-151. 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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