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Network/ United States/ Excel/ 12V084000

Excel · United States · High

Excel Limited: Equipment

Affects Excel Limited · 2012 — about 16 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational