Campaign Number
03V462000
Make of Vehicle
FEATHERLITE
Model of Vehicle
8581
Year
2002
Make Campaign Number
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle
Defect Description
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.
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.
Manufacturer
Featherlite, Inc.
Start of Manufacture
20000501
End of Manufacture
20020630
Type of Recall
V
Number Affected
498
Date Owners Notified
20031128
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Featherlite, Inc.
Date Report Received
20031106
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard