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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V084000

2012 Excel Limited — Equipment

Published March 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 5, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V084000, published March 5, 2012. Recalling firm: Peterson Industries, Inc.; 2012 Excel Limited — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
EXCEL
Model
LIMITED
Manufacturer
Peterson Industries, Inc.
Lot
2012 EXCEL LIMITED
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Excel Limited — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V084000 on March 5, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: EXCEL. Model: LIMITED.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)