Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Model 235, 241, 253, 255, And 266 Motor Homes Built On Freightliner Chassis Equipped With Samsung Microwave Ovens, These Ovens Were Produced With A DefeCTIve Panel. An Electrical Short Can Occur Between Circuit Patterns On The Membrane Panel, Especially Overlapped By A “Jumper” Or Jump Wire. This May Cause The Oven To Activate Without Pressing Any Key Pads.
Make Of Vehicle
ALFA
Model Of Vehicle
TRAVEL TRAILER
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V481000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
An Electrical Short Can Occur Causing The Oven To Activate Without Pressing Any Key Pads. This Could Result In Excessive Heat, Smoke, Or Possibly A Fire.
Fix Defect
Samsung Will Notify Customers And Repair The Panel Free Of Charge. In The Meantime, Consumers Should Unplug Their Microwave, If Possible. If The Consumer Is Unable To Unplug The Microwave, They Should Leave The Door Ajar Until The Panel Is Replaced. Consumers Should Never Use The Microwave Oven For Storage Or Leave Any Towels, Paper, Cloth Or Other Products In The Microwave After Use. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Samsung At 800-932-3837 Or Alfa Leisure At 1-909-628-5574.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Alfa Leisure,Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Alfa Leisure,Inc.
Date Report Received
20031119