2008 Excel Classic
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2008 Excel Classic. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2008 Excel Classic. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Remedy
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.