NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition Recalls & Complaints
The 2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Peterson dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition, describing incidents dated January 3, 2007 to December 2, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10929942 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED EDITION EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC TIRE TOWMAX SCRSC TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/R116. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
ODI #10197029 · Filed
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PETERSON EXCEL LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THE AXLE SPRINGS AND SHACKLES WERE REPLACED, BUT THEY ARE STILL TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD
NHTSA #10V612000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported December 8, 2010 · PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 110 vehicles
Owners notified January 12, 2011
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER
NHTSA #06V158000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported May 5, 2006 · PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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