Vehicle recall 03V373000 · October 14, 2003

Coachmen Aurora, Shasta Cadet and 30 more models

On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers 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.
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.
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 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
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 details

NHTSA campaign: 03V373000
Reported to NHTSA: October 14, 2003
Filed by: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Vehicles potentially affected: 19,110
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V373000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Coachmen Aurora (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Captiva (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Cascade (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Catalina (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Chaparral (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Freedom (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Futura (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Leprechaun (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Lite (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen LTS (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Mirada (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Oasis (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Pathfinder (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Prospera (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Ranger (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Rendezvous (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Santara (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Somerset (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Spirit of America (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Coachmen Ultra Lite (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Cadet (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Cheyenne (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Flite (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Freeport (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Phoenix (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Rebel (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Revere (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta SE (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Sprite (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Travelmaster (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Ultra Flite (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
Shasta Wings (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000

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