Peterson Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V415000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V415000 by Peterson Industries, Inc.. Includes 5 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V415000
Manufacturer: Peterson Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-08-20T00:00:00
Subject: Refrigerator/fire/norcold
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f6dm-45ii_2rry
NHTSA ID: 08V415000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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