Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERSON
Model Of Vehicle
EXCEL LIMITED
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V158000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Braking Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Peterson Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Peterson Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060505