Recalls for 2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Posted on: 2006-05-10
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.

Consequence
Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2010-12-09
Description
Peterson industries 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
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 Action
Peterson industries 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 safety recall began on january 12, 2011.  Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or peterson industries at 1-785-282-6825.

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 .