- 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 featherlite at 1-800-800-1230.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Featherlite 4961 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Featherlite 4961 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 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 4961 year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Featherlite 4961 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Featherlite 4961 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2002 Featherlite 4961
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Two kumho tires with less than 5000 miles blew. Tires are on horsetrailer and failed on two different occasions. Defect caused damage to trailer..But more importantly our safety as well as others on the highway were at risk. Tires replaced, repairs made to trailer. 1St failure 10-30-05. Have detailed records. Tire size not listed. Recall on tires with similar dot numbers. *Nm
Featherlite 4961: every year compared
All 4961 yearsQuestions about the 2002 Featherlite 4961
Does the 2002 Featherlite 4961 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Featherlite 4961: 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 2002 Featherlite 4961?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Featherlite 4961 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 28, 2006 and the latest on December 28, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Featherlite 4961 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Featherlite 4961 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.
What should I do if my 2002 Featherlite 4961 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