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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 06V158📅 May 10, 2006

2007 Peterson Excel Limited & 2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Loss of braking CAN increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
06V158000
Manufacturer
PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
6
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Owner phone
1-800-400-2164
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 06V158 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 06V158?

2007 Peterson Excel Limited & 2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition. 6 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Peterson dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-400-2164.