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
KEYSTONE
Model Of Vehicle
EVEREST
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V463000
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 Keystone At 574-535-2100.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Start Of Manufacture
20021001
End Of Manufacture
20021130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3641
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Date Report Received
20031112