1999-2003 Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Chateau Sport and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Four Winds International reported this safety recall on November 4, 2003. It covers about 12,918 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 12,918
reported: Nov 4, 2003

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 03V449000

Affected vehicles

Four Winds Chateau 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Chateau Sport 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Dutchmen 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Dutchmen Express 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Four Winds 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds 5000 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Fun Mover 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Hurricane 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Infinity 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Majestic 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Majestic Flyer 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Four Winds Windsport 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Questions about recall 03V449000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2003 Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Chateau Sport and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 03V449000, reported on November 4, 2003, covers about 12,918 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V449000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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