Peterson Classic, Excel Limited Edition (2001-2002): Equipment
Recall 08V415000 · Aug 20, 2008 · Peterson Industries, Inc.
5
vehicles affected
5
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V415000
- Date
- Aug 20, 2008
- Maker
- Peterson Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer
- Model years
- 2001-2002
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Peterson | Classic | 2001 |
| Peterson | Excel Limited Edition | 2001-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V415000?
2 models: Peterson Classic (2001), Peterson Excel Limited Edition (2001-2002), about 5 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V415000?
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.
What can happen?
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.