Vehicle recall 12V084000 · March 5, 2012
2012 Excel Limited
Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V084000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 2012
- Filed by
- PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Excel Limited (2012): 2012
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