NHTSA Recall 03V449000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V449000; Date: Nov. 4, 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:
1999 Four Winds Chateau; 2000 Four Winds Chateau; 2001 Four Winds Chateau; 2002 Four Winds Chateau; 2003 Four Winds Chateau; 1999 Four Winds Chateau Sport; 2000 Four Winds Chateau Sport; 2001 Four Winds Chateau Sport; 2002 Four Winds Chateau Sport; 2003 Four Winds Chateau Sport; 1999 Four Winds Dutchmen; 2000 Four Winds Dutchmen; 2001 Four Winds Dutchmen; 2002 Four Winds Dutchmen; 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen; 1999 Four Winds Dutchmen Express; 2000 Four Winds Dutchmen Express; 2001 Four Winds Dutchmen Express; 2002 Four Winds Dutchmen Express; 2003 Four Winds Dutchmen Express; 1999 Four Winds Four Winds; 2000 Four Winds Four Winds; 2001 Four Winds Four Winds; 2002 Four Winds Four Winds; 2003 Four Winds Four Winds; 1999 Four Winds Four Winds 5000; 2000 Four Winds Four Winds 5000; 2001 Four Winds Four Winds 5000; 2002 Four Winds Four Winds 5000; 2003 Four Winds Four Winds 5000; 1999 Four Winds Fun Mover; 2000 Four Winds Fun Mover; 2001 Four Winds Fun Mover; 2002 Four Winds Fun Mover; 2003 Four Winds Fun Mover; 1999 Four Winds Hurricane; 2000 Four Winds Hurricane; 2001 Four Winds Hurricane; 2002 Four Winds Hurricane; 2003 Four Winds Hurricane; 1999 Four Winds Infinity; 2000 Four Winds Infinity; 2001 Four Winds Infinity; 2002 Four Winds Infinity; 2003 Four Winds Infinity; 1999 Four Winds Majestic; 2000 Four Winds Majestic; 2001 Four Winds Majestic; 2002 Four Winds Majestic; 2003 Four Winds Majestic; 1999 Four Winds Majestic Flyer; 2000 Four Winds Majestic Flyer; 2001 Four Winds Majestic Flyer; 2002 Four Winds Majestic Flyer; 2003 Four Winds Majestic Flyer; 1999 Four Winds Windsport; 2000 Four Winds Windsport; 2001 Four Winds Windsport; 2002 Four Winds Windsport; 2003 Four Winds Windsport
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Four Winds International
Affected Units:: 12,918
Recall Summary:
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.
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 four winds at 1-219-266-1111.
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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