NHTSA recall 04V358000
Equipment · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain motor homes 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.
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
- 2003 Itasca Sunova
- 2003 Winnebago Minnie
- 2003 Winnebago Sightseer
- 2003 Winnebago Vista
- 2004 Itasca Spirit
- 2004 Itasca Sunova
- 2004 Itasca Sunstar
- 2004 Winnebago Vista
- Itasca Spirit
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Itasca Spirit, 2003 Itasca Sunova, 2004 Itasca Sunova, 2004 Itasca Sunstar, 2003 Rialta Rialta, 2004 Rialta Rialta, 2003 Winnebago Minnie, 2003 Winnebago Sightseer, 2003 Winnebago Vista, 2004 Winnebago Vista.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V358000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.