Vehicle recall 03V462000 · November 6, 2003

Featherlite 1530, 4920 and 19 more models

On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens 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 travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens 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 featherlite at 1-800-800-1230.
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: 03V462000
Reported to NHTSA: November 6, 2003
Filed by: FEATHERLITE, INC.
Owner notification: November 28, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 498
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V462000 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.

Featherlite 1530 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 4920 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 4927 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 4940 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 4961 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 8500 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 8541 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 8542 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 8545 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 8547 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 8581 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 8582 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 8583 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 8587 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 9600 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 9645 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 9683 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 9684 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 9810 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 9981 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Featherlite 9987 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

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