Recall 06V158000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2006-2007 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION
RECALL This recall affects up to 6 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V158000 |
| Manufacturer | PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILER'S BRAKING SYSTEM.
Safety Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEXTER HAS MODIFIED THE REMEDY FOR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). A NEW LARGER CALIPER MOUNTING NUT WILL BE INSTALLED. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR PETERSON AT 1-800-368-3759.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V612000 | 2010 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 110 | |
| 08V415000 | 2001 PETERSON CLASSIC | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 5 | |
| 00V358003 | 2000 PETERSON EXCEL | SUSPENSION | 4 | |
| 08V105000 | 2008 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 42 |