Recalls for 2011 Excel Limited

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2010-12-28
Description
Peterson industries, inc.  Is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2011 excel fifth wheel trailers, models limited, classic, winslow, and wild cargo, equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.  The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Consequence
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Corrective Action
Peterson is working with dimplex to identify and notify any affected owners.  Dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit.  The safety recall began on february 15, 2011.  Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 peterson at 1-785-282-6825.  

Notes
Owners 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 .

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2010-09-28
Description
Peterson industries is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 excel winslow, limited, and wild cargo motor homes equipped with suburban gas cook stoves with sealed burners.  The units involved use an aluminum tube to carry liquid propane gas from the oven control valve to the gas orifice which supplies gas to the burner.  This can cause the tube to break resulting in a gas leak when the oven burner attempts to light.

Consequence
A gas leak occurring in the area of the oven pilot can cause a flash when the gas ignites, and would cause a fire if the oven valve is not promptly turned off.

Corrective Action
Peterson industries will notify owners and dealers will install a replacement gas line that has been sourced and tested to insure that the defect which created the stress point has been eliminated.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on november 3, 2010.  Owners may contact peterson industries at 1-785-282-6825.

Notes
Owners 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.