Description
Description
Upgrade your refrigerator’s vegetable crisper drawer with the genuine OEM rail/slide assembly part DA97-04839A from Samsung. This component is the left-side rail assembly that supports and guides the vegetable drawer, ensuring smooth operation and proper alignment. Because drawer rails, liner configurations, and bracket placements can vary between models and production years, please check with your maintenance technician to confirm that DA97-04839A matches your appliance’s full model number (including suffix) and that the drawer rail is indeed the part needing replacement. Samsung Parts+1
Features & Benefits
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OEM-specified slide rail: designed by Samsung to factory specifications for proper fit, function and durability. Samsung Parts
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Improves drawer glide: Helps restore smooth movement of the vegetable drawer, preventing sticking or binding. iFixit+1
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Restores structural alignment: Replaces bent, damaged or worn rail that may cause the drawer to sag or misalign.
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Cost-effective repair: Replacing the slide rail alone is far less expensive than replacing the entire drawer assembly or liner.
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Straightforward installation (once compatibility verified): Remove the drawer, detach the old rail, install the new DA97-04839A rail, re-insert the drawer, and test for smooth sliding.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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The vegetable drawer sticks, jams, or refuses to fully open/close smoothly.
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The drawer is mis-aligned or sagging to one side, indicating the rail may be bent or broken.
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You hear scraping or grinding noises when moving the drawer, or observe uneven movement.
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On inspection, the old rail is visibly cracked, bent, missing mounting tabs, or the slide mechanism is worn.
If you notice any of these symptoms, ask your technician to verify that the slide rail (DA97-04839A) is indeed the failing part and that the drawer runners, liner, and mounting brackets are intact.
Compatibility / Partial Model Notes
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The part number DA97-04839A is listed by Samsung as “Assy Rail-Veg L / AW-PJT” for refrigerators. applianceparts.lowes.com+1
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Because Samsung models vary by year, door style, cabinet width, and drawer configuration, the full appliance model number (including suffix like “XAA”, “SS”, etc.) must be confirmed, and the old part’s mounting geometry inspected.
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Example parts listings show this rail assembly as compatible with models that use the left-side vegetable drawer rail. filtersfast.com
Note: This is not an exhaustive list of compatible models.
Cross Reference
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Alternate references by parts suppliers list this item as “Drawer Slide Rail / Rail-Veg L” for Samsung refrigerators. appliancerepair.homedepot.com
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When searching by legacy part numbers, ensure the part you find explicitly states DA97-04839A or lists your full appliance model as compatible.
Compatibility Notes
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Matching the entire model number of your Samsung refrigerator (including suffix letters) is essential—even if the drawer rail looks identical—because tab spacing, rail length and mounting brackets might differ.
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Replacing the rail restores drawer motion only if the drawer frame, liner, and slide mechanism are intact; if the cabinet liner or drawer is damaged, you may still experience impairment.
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Installation tip: unplug or turn off the appliance (if advised), remove all contents from the drawer, slide the drawer out, unscrew or unclip the old DA97-04839A rail, clean the track area, align and mount the new rail, slide the drawer back in and test full movement.