NHTSA recall 03V417000
Equipment · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain travel trailers and fifth wheels 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.
Why it matters: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2000 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer
- 2001 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer
- 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer
- 2003 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer
- Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer, 2001 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer, 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer, 2003 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer, 2000 Gulf Stream Travel Trailer, 2001 Gulf Stream Travel Trailer, 2002 Gulf Stream Travel Trailer, 2003 Gulf Stream Travel Trailer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V417000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.