Recall 03V400000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2003-2004 AMERI-CAMP T315
RECALL This recall affects up to 315 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V400000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN CAMPER MANUFACTURING, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 315 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Affected Vehicles |
2003 AMERI-CAMP T300, 2003 AMERI-CAMP T260, 2003 AMERI-CAMP F290, 2003 AMERI-CAMP F300, 2003 AMERI-CAMP F305, 2003 AMERI-CAMP T310, 2003 AMERI-CAMP T315, 2003 AMERI-CAMP F265, 2003 AMERI-CAMP F270, 2004 AMERI-CAMP T315, 2004 AMERI-CAMP T300, 2004 AMERI-CAMP T260, 2004 AMERI-CAMP F265, 2004 AMERI-CAMP F305, 2004 AMERI-CAMP T310, 2004 AMERI-CAMP F300, 2004 AMERI-CAMP F290, 2004 AMERI-CAMP F270
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS 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.
Safety Consequence
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 AMERICAN CAMPER AT 574-528-6007.
Related Recalls for AMERI-CAMP
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V338000 | 2004 AMERI-CAMP T300 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 159 |