2001–2004 Itasca Spirit, 2001–2004 Itasca Sundancer, 2001–2004 Itasca Sunova and 8 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS…
NHTSA campaign 03V405000 · Equipment · filed Oct 16, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES 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.
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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 WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca | Spirit | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Itasca | Sundancer | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Itasca | Sunova | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Itasca | Sunrise | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Itasca | Sunstar | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Rialta | Rialta | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Winnebago | Brave | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Winnebago | Minnie | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Winnebago | Minnie Winnie | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Winnebago | Sightseer | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Winnebago | Vista | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V405000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.