Recall 10V612000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2001-2011 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED
RECALL This recall affects up to 110 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V612000 |
| Manufacturer | PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 110 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION, 2001 PETERSON CLASSIC, 2002 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION, 2003 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION, 2004 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED, 2005 PETERSON EXCEL CLASSIC, 2005 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED, 2006 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION, 2007 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION, 2007 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED, 2008 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION, 2009 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED, 2010 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED, 2010 PETERSON EXCEL WILD CARGO, 2011 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED
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Defect Description
PETERSON INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Safety Consequence
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
PETERSON INDUSTRIES IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR PETERSON INDUSTRIES AT 1-785-282-6825.
Related Recalls for PETERSON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V415000 | 2001 PETERSON CLASSIC | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 5 | |
| 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 |