Peterson Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V612000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V612000 by Peterson Industries, Inc.. Includes 110 affected units, REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V612000
Manufacturer: Peterson Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2010-12-08T00:00:00
Subject: Refrigerators/possible fire/norcold
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 110

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-76ei_uhww_wqab
NHTSA ID: 10V612000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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