NHTSA Recall 08V415000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Peterson Classic.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V415000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | August 20, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or peterson at 1-785-282-6825.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V415000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.