Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

10V443000

ManufacturerNEW HORIZONS RV CORPORATIONReported2010-09-23Affected2 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

NEW HORIZONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 MAJESTIC 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS 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.

Risk

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

NEW HORIZONS IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • NEW Horizons