Recall 00V358003 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2000-2000 PETERSON EXCEL
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V358003 |
| Manufacturer | PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A BEARING OPTION KNOWN AS NEV-R-LUBE. THE OPTIONAL HUB UTILIZES A SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING WHICH IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A RETAINING RING THAT PREVENTS THE HUB FROM SHIFTING ON THE BEARING. SOME OF THESE AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE RETAINING RING.
Safety Consequence
THE ABSENCE OF THE RETAINING RING CAN ALLOW THE HUB TO SHIFT INWARD AND MAY RESULT IN BRAKE INTERFERENCE OR TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE. BRAKING PROBLEMS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE OR CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT.
Remedy
DEXTER AXLE WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE.
Related Recalls for PETERSON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V612000 | 2010 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 110 | |
| 08V415000 | 2001 PETERSON CLASSIC | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 5 | |
| 06V158000 | 2006 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | |
| 08V105000 | 2008 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 42 |