Recall 10V557 covers 12 2005-2007 King Of The Road Royalite, Genesis, Crown, and Royal Villa RVs for overheating fireplace remote receivers. Free replacement kit.
King Of The Road is recalling 12 2005-2007 Royalite, Genesis, Crown, and Royal Villa recreational vehicles under recall 10V557 because the plug-in remote control receiver for certain Dimplex electric fireplaces can overheat. Overheating raises the risk of a fire, and the dealer repair will be free once King Of The Road opens it through the Genesis service network.
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What's wrong?
The affected equipment is the plug-in remote control receiver used with Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, and Optiflame electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts in 2005-2007 King Of The Road Royalite, Genesis, Crown, and Royal Villa recreational vehicles. The receiver lets the fireplace respond to the remote instead of being controlled only at the unit. In normal use, it should pass the control signal without building unsafe heat.
On the recalled RVs, the receiver for the fireplace overheats. The available recall details identify the receiver as the problem part, but they do not name a deeper failed subpart inside it. Treat the plug-in receiver itself as the component that needs recall service, especially if the RV has one of the listed Dimplex fireplace brands.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall does not list a smell, noise, light, or other owner-visible symptom that appears before the receiver overheats.
Who's affected?
Spans Royalite, Genesis, Crown, and Royal Villa models across 2005-2007, all tied to the same equipment component.
| 2005 King Of The Road Royalite | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2006 King Of The Road Genesis | Equipment |
| 2005 King Of The Road Crown | Equipment |
| 2006 King Of The Road Royal Villa | Equipment |
| 2005 King Of The Road Royal Villa | Equipment |
| 2007 King Of The Road Royal Villa | Equipment |
| Units affected | 12 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
The defect creates a fire risk in the affected plug-in remote control equipment. Because no warning sign is listed, stop using the affected equipment and call the dealer if the remote-control fireplace equipment behaves abnormally. Repair will be free at any franchised Genesis dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2007 King Of The Road Royalite, Genesis, Crown, or Royal Villa is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Genesis dealer and ask about the free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the overheating fireplace receiver.
- Call King Of The Road customer service at 1-800-400-9840 with questions and reference recall number 10V557 when you call.
- Stop using the electric fireplace remote receiver until the replacement kit is installed.
- Bring the recall notice if King Of The Road mailed one.
What happens at the repair
King Of The Road is working with Dimplex to provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the affected fireplace remote receiver. Once the recall repair is available, a Genesis technician or service desk can replace the receiver kit or help arrange the replacement kit tied to the Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame fireplace equipment. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 8, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 1, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V557?
Recall 10V557 covers 12 2005-2007 King Of The Road Royalite, Genesis, Crown, and Royal Villa recreational vehicles with certain Dimplex electric fireplaces, stoves, or fireplace inserts. The plug-in remote control receiver can overheat and cause a fire. King Of The Road will provide a free replacement plug-in remote control kit.
What should I do if my 2005-2007 King Of The Road Royalite, Genesis, Crown, or Royal Villa is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 10V557. If it is, contact King Of The Road at 1-800-400-9840 and reference recall 10V557. Ask for the free replacement plug-in remote control kit for the affected Dimplex fireplace equipment.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy provides a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. King Of The Road began the safety recall on February 1, 2011.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The plug-in remote control receiver for the Dimplex fireplace equipment can overheat. If your VIN is included, stop using the fireplace remote receiver until the free replacement kit is installed or the manufacturer gives repair instructions for your specific vehicle.
What if I bought this King Of The Road RV used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion, then contact King Of The Road with recall 10V557 so the service desk can route you to the replacement plug-in remote control kit.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V557000 |
|---|---|
| King Of The Road customer service | 1-800-400-9840 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V557 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V557000 |
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 →