Recall 08V415000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2001-2002 PETERSON CLASSIC
RECALL This recall affects up to 5 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V415000 |
| Manufacturer | PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 5 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
PETERSON IS RECALLING 5 MY 2001 CLASSIC AND MY 2001-2002 EXCEL LIMITED EDITION FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Safety Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
PETERSON IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E030). NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767- 9101 OR PETERSON AT 1-785-282-6825.
Related Recalls for PETERSON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V612000 | 2010 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 110 | |
| 00V358003 | 2000 PETERSON EXCEL | SUSPENSION | 4 | |
| 06V158000 | 2006 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | |
| 08V105000 | 2008 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 42 |