Vehicle recall 10V653000 · December 20, 2010
Excel Limited, Wild Cargo and 2 more models
The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Peterson industries, Inc. Is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 excel fifth wheel trailers, models limited, classic, winslow, and wild cargo, 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.
- Consequence
- An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Peterson is working with dimplex to identify and notify any affected owners. Dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on February 15, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 peterson at 1-785-282-6825.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V653000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 2010
- Filed by
- PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 15, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 271
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Excel Classic (2008): 2008
- Excel Limited (2002-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Excel Wild Cargo (2008, 2010): 2010, 2008
- Excel Winslow (2010): 2010
Has your Excel been repaired?
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