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NHTSARecalled Mar 18, 2014 · #14V127000

Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger and Tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 Tuscany XTE and Palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, through August 8, 2013, and equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013 in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Product details

Product
  • Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire
  • 2013-2014 Challenger and Tuscany recreational
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Model numbers
2014 Challenger, 2014 Tuscany, CFMV152CLB, CFMV154CLS, KG30607951, KG31600670
UPCs

What you should do

Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000088. Note: Until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.

View the official CPSC notice