2000-2003 Featherlite 1530, Featherlite 4920 and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Featherlite, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 6, 2003. It covers about 498 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 498
reported: Nov 6, 2003
owners notified: Nov 28, 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 featherlite at 1‑800‑800‑1230.

Recall number 03V462000

Affected vehicles

Featherlite 1530 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 4920 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 4927 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 4940 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 4961 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 8500 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 8541 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 8542 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 8545 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 8547 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 8581 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 8582 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 8583 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 8587 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 9600 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 9645 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 9683 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 9684 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 9810 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 9981 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003
Featherlite 9987 2000-2003 2000 2001 2002 2003

Questions about recall 03V462000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2003 Featherlite 1530, Featherlite 4920 and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 03V462000, reported on November 6, 2003, covers about 498 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V462000?

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 featherlite at 1‑800‑800‑1230.

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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