What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2011099
- Recall date
- 3 March 2011
- Make
- Excel
- Models
- Limited
- Model years
- 2008 to 2011
- Vehicle class
- RV Trailer
- System
- Accessories
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain travel trailers, the plug-in remote control receiver used to operate the Dimplex electric fireplace or electric stove may overheat. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Owners are advised to contact Dimplex at 1-888-346-7539 for information regarding unit replacement. In the meantime, the remote control receiver should be unplugged from the electrical outlet to prevent the risk of fire.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2011099.