Peterson Classic (2001) – 08V415000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard