Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERSON
Model Of Vehicle
CLASSIC
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
08V415000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
Extended Operation Of A Leaking Cooling Unit Could Lead To A Fire From Gas Which Might Escape.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Peterson Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010201
End Of Manufacture
20010331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
20080902
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Peterson Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080820