Featherlite 8545 (2000) – 03V462000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Travel Trailers 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

FEATHERLITE

Model Of Vehicle

8545

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

03V462000

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 Featherlite At 1-800-800-1230.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Featherlite, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20000501

End Of Manufacture

20020630

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

498

Date Owners Notified

20031128

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Featherlite, Inc.

Date Report Received

20031106

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard