Peterson Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Peterson Industries, Inc. in 2008. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 20, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD

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.

NHTSA ID: 08V415000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 10, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RANGES/CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING/ATWOOD

PETERSON IS RECALLING 42 MY 2007-2008 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.

NHTSA ID: 08V105000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 42

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

Corrective Action:

PETERSON IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES (PLEASE SEE 07E030). OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-800-348-7418 OR PETERSON AT 1-785-282-6825.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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