Carriage, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V353000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V353000 by Carriage, Inc.. Includes 1,205 affected units, CARRIAGE\SAMSUNG\MICROWAVE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain travel and fifth wheel 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 should contact samsung at 1-800-932-3837 or carriage at 1-574-642-3622.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V353000

Manufacturer: Carriage, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-07-20T00:00:00

Subject: Carriage\samsung\microwave

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,205

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain travel and fifth wheel 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 should contact samsung at 1-800-932-3837 or carriage at 1-574-642-3622.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 04V353000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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