The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10V422000·Announced 2010-09-22

NRC Freightliner Columbia Recall for Overheating Fireplace Remote Control Receiver

NRC is recalling 2003 Freightliner Columbia trucks with specific electric fireplaces because the remote control receiver can overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

NRC Modifications, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2003 Freightliner Columbia trucks equipped with Dimplex Electraflame, Symphony, or Optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The recall involves 4 vehicles.

The plug-in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat. An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

NRC is working with Dimplex to provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2010. Owners may contact Dimplex North America Customer Service at 1-888-346-7539 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NRC FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Brand
NRC
Manufacturer
NRC MODIFICATIONS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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