- The problem
- 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.
- 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 winnebago at 641-585-3535.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Itasca Sundancer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Itasca Sundancer with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2003 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Sundancer year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Itasca Sundancer problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Itasca Sundancer 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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2 complaints about the 2002 Itasca Sundancer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 itasco sundancer. While the rv was parked,the generator was activated. The contact observed a faulty design of the lower seal on the bedroom slide out, which allowed gasoline fumes to enter the interior of the vehicle. The carbon monoxide detector alarm sounded and alerted the danger. The rv has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety updated 11/12/08 *bfrisk involved. The failure and current mileages were 23,710. Updated 11/12/08 *bf updated 11/13/08. *Jb
Vehicle was parked, t.V coax cable caught on fire. It shorted out to a un-insulated 12 volt cigarette plug-in the bedroom area.*Ak consumer stated that the center terminal of the bedroom cigarette lighter receptacle was un-insulated and shorted to a t.V coax cable coupling. This resulted in a small fire that completely burned through the coax cable. *Yh
Itasca Sundancer: every year compared
All Sundancer years2002 Itasca Sundancer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Itasca Sundancer | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 Itasca Suncruiser | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Itasca Sunova | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Itasca Spirit | 1 | 1 | C | 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 2002 Itasca Sundancer
Does the 2002 Itasca Sundancer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Itasca Sundancer: recreational vehicle / trailer (October 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 Itasca Sundancer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Itasca Sundancer had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 16, 2002 and the latest on October 23, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Itasca Sundancer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Itasca Sundancer 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 Itasca Sundancer years have the most complaints?
1999 (5), 2002 (2), 1994 (1). See every Itasca Sundancer year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Itasca Sundancer 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