Saturday, May 13, 2006
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
EXCEL / TRAILER 2006
Manufacturer : PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V158000 Mfg's Report Date : MAY 05, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS ARE STRIPPED. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILER'S BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
THESE TRAILERS WERE REPAIRED BEFORE SELLING TO CONSUMERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT PETERSON AT 1-800-368-3759.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
EXCEL / TRAILER 2006
Manufacturer : PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V158000 Mfg's Report Date : MAY 05, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS ARE STRIPPED. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILER'S BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
THESE TRAILERS WERE REPAIRED BEFORE SELLING TO CONSUMERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT PETERSON AT 1-800-368-3759.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
