- The problem
- 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.
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 dutchmen at 574-537-0700.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Dutchmen Lite Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Dutchmen Lite with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2003 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2002 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Lite year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Dutchmen Lite problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Dutchmen Lite recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 2003 Dutchmen Lite
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Received 2003 dutchmen lite, 29qbj travel trailer, april 2003. Equipped w/carlisle st205/75r15 tires, dot 8lul0603. First trip, july 2003 no problems, approx 1000-miles. July 2004 went to virginia beach, va, about 150 miles into trip, had blowout on left front, this caused damage to inner front wheel well. Purchased spare. Tires only had about 1150 miles on them. Went nowhere in 2005. July 2006 went to disney world orlando, fl. About 120 miles into trip, tire blew on left side rear (2nd tire). No visible wheel well...
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damage. Tire had about 2565 miles on it. Picked up new tire w/rim in oh. Continued to fl without tire failure. On return trip, july 14, 2006, had another blowout at 120 miles, right back (3rd tire). Tire only had about 2685 miles on it. Damage to underside of wheel well. Picked up two spare tires. First three blowouts accrued in early morning, before roads got hot & at 70 mph. All tires had been checked for visual defects & inflated to suggested 50-psi tire pressure & had been maintained during idle months. Only made it about 220 miles from last blowout, an had 4th blowout, front left, this was the original spare that had been put on with first blowout. This tire only had about 1756 miles. It damaged the outside of the trailer just above the wheel well. We had been driving at 65 mph. After changing tire, with another carlisle (only thing available), we slowed to 60 mph for the remainder of the trip, another 824 miles. I will replace all carlisle tires with another brand before we pull our trailer anywhere again, including brand new tires just bought as spares. Will keep last failed tire & last remaining not blown tire that is still on front right. When these tires blew, there was a loud bang, & lots of smoke coming from wheel well. Tires lost a section of sidewall & treaded area, with steel belts shredded and torn. *Nm
Dutchmen Lite: every year compared
All Lite years2003 Dutchmen Lite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dutchmen Lite | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2003 Dutchmen Classic | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Dutchmen Aero | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Dutchmen Trailer | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Dutchmen Lite
Does the 2003 Dutchmen Lite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Dutchmen Lite: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dutchmen Lite?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Dutchmen Lite had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 26, 2006 and the latest on July 26, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Dutchmen Lite a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dutchmen Lite year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dutchmen Lite years have the most complaints?
2002 (1), 2003 (1). See every Dutchmen Lite year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Dutchmen Lite has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data