Peterson Industries on certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip.
The short version
PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. reported a problem with the service brakes, hydraulic. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A NEW LARGER CALIPER MOUNTING NUT WILL BE INSTALLED, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 06V-158.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 06V-158 |
What changed
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