Recall 10V428 covers 1,494 2001-2004 Dutchmen Fifth Avenue, Colorado, Signature, and Lite RVs for an overheating fireplace receiver. Dimplex replacement kit is free.
Dutchmen is recalling 1,494 2001-2004 Fifth Avenue, Colorado, Signature, and Lite recreational vehicles equipped with Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame electric fireplaces, stoves, or fireplace inserts because the plug-in remote control receiver can overheat. An overheated receiver raises the risk of fire, and the Dutchmen dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electric fireplace equipment in these 2001-2004 Dutchmen Fifth Avenue, Colorado, Signature, and Lite RVs includes a plug-in remote control receiver. That receiver is the small electrical device that listens for the handheld remote and switches the Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame fireplace, stove, or insert on and off. It is supposed to pass power through the fireplace controls without getting hotter than its normal operating range.
On recalled RVs, the receiver itself is the weak point. During use, it can overheat instead of staying within that safe operating range. The recall information does not identify a separate part defect or installation difference, so owners should treat the plug-in receiver as the recalled item, not the whole fireplace cabinet.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not count on a noise, light, smell, or shutoff to tell you the receiver is overheating.
Who's affected?
Spans 4 Dutchmen trailer lines across the 2001-2004 model years, all tied to Equipment.
| 2002 Dutchmen Fifth Avenue | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2001 Dutchmen Fifth Avenue | Equipment |
| 2004 Dutchmen Colorado | Equipment |
| 2003 Dutchmen Colorado | Equipment |
| 2001 Dutchmen Signature | Equipment |
| 2002 Dutchmen Signature | Equipment |
| 2002 Dutchmen Lite | Equipment |
| Units affected | 1,494 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
An overheated receiver creates a fire risk. If your VIN is included, schedule recall service soon and ask Dutchmen what to do with the plug-in remote control kit before using the fireplace system again. Repair will be free at any franchised Dutchmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2001-2004 Dutchmen Fifth Avenue, Colorado, Signature, or Lite is included in this recall.
- Contact Dutchmen customer service at 1-888-346-7539 to confirm the free Dimplex plug-in remote control kit process.
- Stop using the electric fireplace remote receiver until the replacement kit is installed, because the receiver can overheat and start a fire.
- Reference recall number 10V428 when you call, and keep any owner letter or service paperwork with the RV records.
What happens at the repair
The known remedy is a free replacement plug-in remote control kit from Dimplex for the fireplace remote receiver. A Dutchmen service technician can remove the overheating receiver from the electric fireplace setup and install the replacement kit when the remedy path is open. The final repair is free once available. The owner notice for campaign 10V428 began on January 28, 2011, and Dutchmen identified Dimplex North America Customer Service as the contact for the replacement kit.
Timeline
| September 21, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 28, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V428?
Recall 10V428 covers 1,494 2001-2004 Dutchmen Fifth Avenue, Colorado, Signature, and Lite recreational vehicles with Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame electric fireplace equipment. The plug-in remote control receiver can overheat and create a fire risk. Dimplex provides a free replacement plug-in remote control kit.
What should I do if my 2001-2004 Dutchmen Fifth Avenue, Colorado, Signature, or Lite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 10V428. If it is, stop using the fireplace remote receiver and contact Dutchmen or Dimplex North America customer service at 1-888-346-7539 for the free replacement plug-in remote control kit.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 10V428, Dimplex provides affected Dutchmen owners with a free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the recalled electric fireplace equipment.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The plug-in remote control receiver for the Dimplex electric fireplace can overheat. If your VIN is included, stop using that receiver until the free replacement kit is installed or Dutchmen or Dimplex gives you recall-specific instructions.
When did the recall remedy start?
The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. If you never received a notice, check your VIN because ownership changes and older RV registrations can keep recall letters from reaching the current owner. Reference recall 10V428 when you contact Dutchmen or Dimplex.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V428000 |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen customer service | 1-888-346-7539 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V428 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V428000 |
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 →