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2006 Peterson Excel Limited EditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 5, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Peterson Excel Limited Edition recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V-612 · Dec 8, 2010 · 110 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Peterson.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Excel Limited Edition year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Excel Limited Edition median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Excel Limited Edition owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 10197029 · Jul 20, 2007

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