2000-2004 Coleman Caravan, Fleetwood Angler and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 4, 2003. It covers about 60,877 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 60,877
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 fleetwood at 1‑800‑629‑8454.

Recall number 03V452000

Affected vehicles

Coleman Caravan 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Angler 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Avion 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Bounder 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Caribou 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Elkhorn 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Fiesta 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Flair 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Jamboree 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Jamboree GT 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Mallard 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Pioneer 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Prowler 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Savanna 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Southwind 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Storm 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Terry 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Tioga 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Tioga SL 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Westport 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Fleetwood Wilderness 2000-2004 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Questions about recall 03V452000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2004 Coleman Caravan, Fleetwood Angler and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 03V452000, reported on November 4, 2003, covers about 60,877 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V452000?

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 fleetwood at 1‑800‑629‑8454.

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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