NHTSA Recall 03V481000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V481000; Date: Nov. 19, 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 Alfa Travel Trailer; 2001 Alfa Travel Trailer
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Alfa Leisure,inc.
Affected Units:: 13
Recall Summary:
On certain model 235, 241, 253, 255, and 266 motor homes built on freightliner chassis 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 alfa leisure at 1-909-628-5574.
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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