Recalls: 2001 - CARRIAGE - LS

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V408000 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
  Recall Date: 10/22/2003

  Summary:
  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.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  CARRIAGE, INC
  
  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 CARRIAGE AT 574-642-3622.

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V206000 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
  Recall Date: 05/10/2004

  Summary:
  ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS SUPPLY HOSE AT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INCORRECTLY POSITIONED RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY HOSE AND THE REFRIGERATOR BURNER BOX/RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  CARRIAGE, INC
  
  Consequence:
  HEAT FROM THE BURNER BOX/RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LP GAS HOSE. THIS DAMAGE COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE HOSE RESULTING IN A FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
  
  Remedy:
  DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION AND SECURE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CARRIAGE AT 1-800-895-0108.