Recall 10V454 covers 2,207 Forest River RVs with Dimplex electric fireplace receivers that can overheat and cause fire. Replacement kit is free.
Forest River is recalling 2,207 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 recreational vehicles, including Cedar Creek and Charleston models, because the plug-in remote control receiver for certain Dimplex electric fireplaces can overheat. An overheated receiver can cause a fire, and the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected equipment is the electric fireplace, stove, or fireplace insert installed in some Forest River recreational vehicles. Its plug-in remote control receiver is the small electrical module that lets the remote switch the Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame unit on or off without using the controls on the fireplace itself.
In this recall, the receiver is the problem part. While it is plugged in, it can overheat instead of staying within its normal operating temperature. That heat is the defect the recall addresses, because the receiver sits in the electrical path for the fireplace controls.
What owners notice before failure is not identified in the recall filing. There is no warning sign before failure. If the fireplace equipment is installed in your Forest River recreational vehicle, treat the receiver as suspect until the recall repair is complete.
Who's affected?
Spans Forest River RV lines across the 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009 model years, all listed under the Equipment component.
| 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2003 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
| 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Charleston | Equipment |
| 2007 Forest River Berkshire | Equipment |
| 2001 Forest River Cardinal | Equipment |
| 2005 Forest River Cardinal | Equipment |
| 2007 Forest River Charleston | Equipment |
| 2007 Forest River Flagstaff | Equipment |
| 2005 Forest River Flagstaff | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Georgetown | Equipment |
| 2002 Forest River Georgetown | Equipment |
| 2005 Forest River Rockwood | Equipment |
| 2007 Forest River Wildwood Le | Equipment |
| 2007 Forest River Salem Le | Equipment |
| 2007 Forest River Rockwood | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Sandpiper | Equipment |
| 2003 Forest River Georgetown | Equipment |
| 2005 Forest River Georgetown | Equipment |
| 2002 Forest River Cardinal | Equipment |
| 2007 Forest River Salem | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Salem | Equipment |
| 2005 Forest River Charleston | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Sierra | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
| 2006 Forest River Cedar Creek | Equipment |
| 2004 Forest River Cardinal | Equipment |
| 2003 Forest River Cardinal | Equipment |
| 2001 Forest River Georgetown | Equipment |
| Units affected | 2,207 |
A matching Forest River year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheated receiver creates a fire risk. If your VIN is included, stop using the affected plug-in remote receiver and schedule the recall work. Keep the vehicle's electrical accessories off until Forest River or the dealer gives repair instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your Forest River recreational vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Dimplex customer service to ask about the free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the overheating fireplace remote receiver.
- Reference recall number 10V454 when you call.
- Avoid using the Dimplex electric fireplace, stove, or fireplace insert until the replacement kit is installed.
- Bring any recall notice or repair paperwork to the appointment.
What happens at the repair
If your VIN is included, Forest River and Dimplex identified a free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the Dimplex electric fireplace receiver. The filing says the safety recall began on January 28, 2011, and owners were directed to Dimplex North America customer service. Because the current remedy status is not listed as available in this record, confirm the repair path before arranging service. Once the final repair is available for your VIN, the replacement kit is free.
Timeline
| October 1, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 28, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V454?
Recall 10V454 covers 2,207 Forest River recreational vehicles equipped with certain Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. 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, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, or 2009 Forest River RV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Forest River RV is included in recall 10V454. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Dimplex North America customer service at 1-888-346-7539 to get 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, and the Forest River remedy states that Dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the affected fireplace receiver.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The affected plug-in remote control receiver for the electric fireplace can overheat. If your VIN is included, stop using the fireplace remote receiver until the replacement kit is installed or Forest River or Dimplex gives you repair instructions.
What if I bought my Forest River RV used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Forest River RV is included, then reference recall 10V454 when you contact a Forest River dealer or Dimplex customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V454000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-888-346-7539 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V454 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V454000 |
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 →