Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V158000 Reported May 5, 2006

Axle failures/dexter

Q: What is recall 06V158000?

NHTSA recall 06V158000 was issued by Peterson Industries, Inc. on May 5, 2006. It addresses: Axle failures/dexter. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Peterson Industries, Inc. · N/A · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V158000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Peterson Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 5, 2006

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dexter has modified the remedy for these vehicles (please see 06e029). a new larger caliper mounting nut will be installed. for more information you may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164 or peterson at 1-800-368-3759.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Peterson Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06V158000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 06V158000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V158000?

NHTSA recall 06V158000 was issued by Peterson Industries, Inc. on May 5, 2006. It addresses: Axle failures/dexter. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Peterson Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V158000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.