NHTSA Recall 04V358000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V358000; Date: Jul. 19, 2004
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:
2004 Itasca Spirit; 2003 Itasca Sunova; 2004 Itasca Sunova; 2004 Itasca Sunstar; 2003 Rialta Rialta; 2004 Rialta Rialta; 2003 Winnebago Minnie; 2003 Winnebago Sightseer; 2003 Winnebago Vista; 2004 Winnebago Vista
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,645
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves 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 1-800-932-3837 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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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