Peterson Excel Limited Edition 2006
Model Excel Limited Edition made in 2006 by Peterson got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V612000 | PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 110 | MFR | PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/08/2010 | 12/09/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Peterson is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Peterson is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or peterson at 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V158000 | PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 6 | MFR | PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/05/2006 | 05/10/2006 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||