Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Recreational Vehicles Equipped With Samsung Microwave Ovens, These Units 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
BIGFOOT
Model Of Vehicle
30C1011FR
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V416000
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 Bigfoot At 1-250-546-2155.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bigfoot Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990701
End Of Manufacture
20010630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
240
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Big Foot Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20031024