2001-2011 Peterson Classic, Peterson Excel Classic and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Peterson Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 8, 2010. It covers about 110 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 110
reported: Dec 8, 2010
owners notified: Jan 12, 2011

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 10V612000

Affected vehicles

Peterson Classic 2001 2001
Peterson Excel Classic 2005 2005
Peterson Excel Limited 2004-2005, 2007, 2009-2011 2004 2005 2007 2009 2010 2011
Peterson Excel Limited Edition 2001-2003, 2006-2008 2001 2002 2003 2006 2007 2008
Peterson Excel Wild Cargo 2010 2010

Questions about recall 10V612000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2011 Peterson Classic, Peterson Excel Classic and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 10V612000, reported on December 8, 2010, covers about 110 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V612000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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