Recall 10V422 covers 4 Nrc-modified 2003 Freightliner Columbia trucks with fireplace remote receivers that overheat. The replacement remote-control kit is free.
Nrc is recalling 4 2003 Freightliner Columbia trucks under recall 10V422 because Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame electric fireplace remote-control receivers can overheat. An overheated receiver can start a fire, and the dealer repair will be free once available through the Freightliner service network.
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What's wrong?
The plug-in remote control receiver on the 2003 Nrc Freightliner Columbia is the small electrical control that lets the fireplace respond to a handheld remote. It sits between power and the Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame fireplace, stove, or fireplace insert, then switches the unit when the remote command is received.
On affected trucks, that receiver can overheat while it is plugged in. The recall identifies the receiver itself as the problem, so this is not a setting or normal maintenance issue. When the receiver overheats, heat builds in an electrical part that is supposed to stay within safe operating limits.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a dashboard light, message, or other advance notice from the vehicle before the receiver overheats.
Who's affected?
| 2003 Nrc Freightliner Columbia | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 4 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 10V422 says an overheated receiver can start a fire. If your VIN is included, arrange recall service and stop using the plug-in remote receiver until the repair is completed. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003 Nrc Freightliner Columbia is included in this recall.
- Contact Dimplex North America customer service at 1-888-346-7539 for the free plug-in remote control kit.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer if you need help confirming the affected fireplace equipment in the truck.
- Reference recall number 10V422 when you call about the overheating fireplace remote-control receiver.
- Avoid using the electric fireplace until the replacement plug-in remote control kit is installed.
What happens at the repair
The record does not list a final dealer procedure. NRC worked with Dimplex, and Dimplex provides owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the fireplace receiver. The safety recall was expected to begin during November 2010, and the remedy path is free under the recall. Ask the Freightliner service desk how the kit is supplied for your Freightliner Columbia and whether a technician needs to install or inspect the receiver before the fireplace is used again.
Timeline
| September 22, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 3, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V422?
Recall 10V422 covers 4 2003 Nrc Freightliner Columbia trucks equipped with Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame electric fireplace equipment. The plug-in remote control receiver can overheat and start a fire. Dimplex provides a free replacement plug-in remote control kit.
What should I do if my 2003 Nrc Freightliner Columbia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V422. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner service dealer and reference recall 10V422. The remedy is a free Dimplex replacement plug-in remote control kit. Dimplex customer service is 1-888-346-7539.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 10V422, Dimplex provides owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the affected electric fireplace remote receiver.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. In the affected fireplace equipment, the plug-in remote control receiver can overheat. If your VIN is included, arrange the free replacement kit and avoid using the electric fireplace remote receiver until the recall remedy is complete.
What if I bought this Freightliner Columbia used?
The free recall remedy still applies. A used truck owner does not need the original owner letter to get recall help. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Freightliner service dealer or Dimplex customer service and reference recall 10V422.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V422000 |
|---|---|
| Nrc customer service | 1-888-346-7539 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V422 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V422000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →