Vehicle recall 08V415000 · August 20, 2008

Peterson Excel Limited Edition and Classic

A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V415000
Reported to NHTSA: August 20, 2008
Filed by: PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: September 2, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 5
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V415000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Peterson Classic (2001): 2001
Peterson Excel Limited Edition (2001-2002): 2002, 2001

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