Rv Manufacturing Enterprises Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V338000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V338000 by Rv Manufacturing Enterprises Llc. Includes 159 affected units, AMERI-CAMP/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVES, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers 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.

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 1-800-932-3837 or ameri-camp at 1-574-528-6007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V338000

Manufacturer: Rv Manufacturing Enterprises Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-07-08T00:00:00

Subject: Ameri-camp/samsung/microwaves

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 159

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers 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.

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 1-800-932-3837 or ameri-camp at 1-574-528-6007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V338000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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