Recall 12V084000: Peterson industries, inc.

Report received

Mar 5, 2012

Manufacturer

Peterson industries, inc.

Potentially affected

16vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Peterson industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2012 excel limited recreational vehicles, equipped with electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.

Possible consequence

The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Peterson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 1, 2012. Owners may contact peterson industries at 1-800-368-3759.