NHTSA Recall 03V417000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V417000; Date: Oct. 27, 2003
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer; 2001 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer; 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer; 2003 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer; 2000 Gulf Stream Travel Trailer; 2001 Gulf Stream Travel Trailer; 2002 Gulf Stream Travel Trailer; 2003 Gulf Stream Travel Trailer
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Gulf Stream Coach Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,988
Recall Summary:
On certain travel trailers and fifth wheels 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.
How to Fix:
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 gulf stream at 574-773-7761.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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