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2010 Peterson Excel Wild CargoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2010 Peterson Excel Wild Cargo, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage25kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Peterson Excel Wild Cargo has problems

1 complaint 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
Wheels10

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

1 recall

2010 Peterson Excel Wild Cargo 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

2010 vs. every other Excel Wild Cargo 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 Wild Cargo median. How we score

'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Excel Wild Cargo owners report

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

TRAVELING I90 WEST, APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES EAST OF SHERIDAN, WYO, I HAD A WARNING MESSAGE THAT INDICATED MY TRAILER BRAKES WERE DISCONNECTED. AFTER SAFELY PARKING, I DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC WHEEL COVER HAD MELTED. I CONTACTED A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHO IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED WHEEL…
Complaint 10891562 · Jul 29, 2016 · 25,000 miles

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