2001 PETERSON Classic
2001 - 2002 Peterson Excel Limited Edition

Manufacturer : PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Mfr's Report Date : AUG 05, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V415000
EQ08009NHTSA Action Number: EQ08009

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5

Summary: PETERSON IS RECALLING 5 Model Year 2001 CLASSIC AND Model Year 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: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Remedy: 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.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: PETERSON / EXCEL LIMITED EDITION 2007 and 2008 Manufacturer : PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : FEB 27, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V105000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 42

Summary: PETERSON IS RECALLING 42 Model Year 2007 and 2008 EXCEL LIMITED EDITION FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES. THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR "KINK" IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

Remedy: PETERSON IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES Burdge Law Office www. Rv Lemon Law .com Helping Consumers Get Rid of Lemon Rv's and Lemon Motorhomes Since 1978 Click here to see what your Rv Lemon Law says.