Thor California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V448000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V448000 by Thor California, Inc.. Includes 14,522 affected units, THOR CALIFORNIA/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 thor california at 1-909-697-4190.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V448000

Manufacturer: Thor California, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-11-04T00:00:00

Subject: Thor california/samsung/microwave

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 14,522

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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 thor california at 1-909-697-4190.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V448000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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