3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2003-11-14
Description
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
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 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).
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2003-07-17
Description
On certain model r, class c motor homes, a liquid propane (lp) gas pipe and hose is unsupported and can be pinched during slide out room operation.
Consequence
This could lead to a lp gas leak and the potential for explosion and/or fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and install support hardware for the lp gas pipe and hose as necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during july or august 2003. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 30711.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2004-07-20
Description
Certain motor homes equipped with draw tite hitch receivers may be missing one or more welds between the hitch receiver box and the bottom support plate.
Consequence
The welds could break, allowing the hitch receiver box and the towed load to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch receiver. The recall is expected to begin during august 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
Fleetwood recall no. 40715.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).