NHTSA Recall 03V465000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V465000; Date: Nov. 12, 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:
2001 Dutchmen Aero; 2002 Dutchmen Aero; 2003 Dutchmen Aero; 2001 Dutchmen Breeze; 2002 Dutchmen Breeze; 2003 Dutchmen Breeze; 2001 Dutchmen Classic; 2002 Dutchmen Classic; 2003 Dutchmen Classic; 2001 Dutchmen Classic Laminate; 2002 Dutchmen Classic Laminate; 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate; 2004 Dutchmen Colorado; 2001 Dutchmen Lite; 2002 Dutchmen Lite; 2003 Dutchmen Lite; 2001 Dutchmen Skamper; 2002 Dutchmen Skamper; 2003 Dutchmen Skamper; 2001 Dutchmen Zephyr; 2002 Dutchmen Zephyr; 2003 Dutchmen Zephyr
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Affected Units:: 24,113
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 dutchmen at 574-537-0700.
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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