Itasca Spirit, Sunova, Sunstar and others: Recreational vehicle/trailer

Date

July 19, 2004

Filed by

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Vehicles

Itasca Spirit (2004); Itasca Sunova (2003, 2004); Itasca Sunstar (2004); Rialta Rialta (2003, 2004); Winnebago Minnie (2003); Winnebago Sightseer (2003); Winnebago Vista (2003, 2004)

Component

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

5645

What can happen

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 1-800-932-3837 or Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

Recall 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 type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

04V358000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.