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Recall 03V-452: 2000–2004 Coleman Caravan, 2000–2004 Fleetwood Angler and 19 more

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 4, 2003, covering about 60,877 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-452
Report date
Nov 4, 2003
Vehicles affected
60,877
Owners notified
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The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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 fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number03V452000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Coleman Caravan2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Angler2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Avion2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Bounder2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Caribou2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Elkhorn2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Fiesta2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Flair2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Jamboree2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Jamboree GT2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Mallard2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Pioneer2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Prowler2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Savanna2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Southwind2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Storm2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Terry2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Tioga2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Tioga SL2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Westport2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Fleetwood Wilderness2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-452?

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.

How is recall 03V-452 fixed?

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 fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.