PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC.
NHTSA safety record for PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. (UNITED STATES (USA)). Recalls, investigations, manufacturer communications, and the carriers running affected vehicles.
PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. is a vehicle manufacturer headquartered in UNITED STATES (USA) that builds trucks, tractors, or other heavy-duty vehicles for the North American market. NHTSA records 12 recall campaigns issued by the manufacturer — typical recall volume for an established mid-tier truck maker. All 1 NHTSA defect investigation on file have closed — see the investigation history below for findings. Use this page to verify whether a specific PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. truck is affected by a recall, audit the manufacturer's safety record before a fleet purchase, or research components most often implicated in defect campaigns.
No active investigations
PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. currently has no open NHTSA defect investigations. The recall and investigation history below covers the manufacturer's complete record on file.
Recalls
12
Open Investigations
0
Communications
0
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
- Manufacturer ID:
- 2449
- Name:
- PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC.
- Country:
- UNITED STATES (USA)
- Type:
- —
Top defect components
Most-cited components across PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC.'s NHTSA recall history.
| Rank | Component | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 2 | SEATS | 3 |
| 3 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| 4 | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 5 | STRUCTURE | 1 |
Recent Recalls
Most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for this manufacturer.
| Campaign | Component | Reported | Makes | Years | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V211000 | STRUCTURE:BODY | May 17, 2007 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 2003–2007 | 1,403 |
| 07V091000 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | Mar 8, 2007 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 2006 | 28 |
| 06V374000 | SEATS | Sep 27, 2006 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 2001–2006 | 200 |
| 06V194000 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | Jun 1, 2006 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 2005 | 2 |
| 05V490000 | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | Oct 21, 2005 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 2002–2005 | 636 |
| 05V292000 | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | Jun 16, 2005 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 2002–2005 | 2,070 |
| 05V203000 | SEATS | May 4, 2005 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 2002–2005 | 48 |
| 04V503000 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | Oct 6, 2004 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 2000–2004 | 125 |
| 03V403000 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Oct 16, 2003 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 2002–2003 | 1,188 |
| 03V402000 | SEATS | Oct 16, 2003 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 1999–2003 | 1,552 |
| 03V335000 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Sep 8, 2003 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 1999–2003 | 207 |
| 03V334000 | STRUCTURE | Sep 4, 2003 | PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. | 1997–2003 | 170 |
Recent Investigations
Most recent NHTSA defect investigations for this manufacturer.
Manufacturer Communications
Technical Service Bulletins and other manufacturer-issued notices.
No NHTSA manufacturer communications on record for PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC..
Peer manufacturers
Other vehicle manufacturers with similar recall counts — useful side-by-side context.
How to check your PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. truck for known defects
- Find your VIN. Locate the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the driver-side door jamb sticker, the lower corner of the windshield on the dash, or the title/registration paperwork. Every PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. truck has a VIN — older units may have it stamped on the frame rail.
- Check it on TruckCodex at /vin/{your-VIN}/. Paste the VIN into TruckCodex's vehicle lookup. The page returns model year, build plant, every recall campaign that names the VIN's make/model/year window, and any inspection or registration history we have on file.
- Cross-reference NHTSA's official recall search. Run the same VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the federal authoritative answer. NHTSA's database updates within 24 hours of a manufacturer filing — TruckCodex mirrors it daily, but the federal lookup is the legal record.
- Contact your dealer or PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. customer service for clarification. If a recall hits your VIN, the dealer is required to perform the remedy at no charge. Schedule the appointment promptly — manufacturers track outstanding recall completion rates publicly, and an unfixed recall affects resale value and (for fleets) DOT inspection outcomes.
- Document any work performed in case of resale. Keep dealer invoices, recall completion notices, and any out-of-pocket reimbursement requests on file. A buyer's first question on a used heavy truck is whether outstanding recalls have been remedied — clean documentation closes deals faster.
Frequently asked questions about PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC.
How many recalls has PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. issued? ▾
NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on file from PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC.. The list below shows the 25 most recent. Use the recall timeline to see how cadence has changed over the last 24 months.
What's the most recent recall by PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC.? ▾
Campaign 07V211000, reported May 17, 2007, covering the STRUCTURE:BODY system and affecting approximately 1,403 vehicles. Open the campaign page for the full defect, consequence, and remedy text.
Does PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. have any open NHTSA investigations? ▾
No open investigations currently. 1 investigation have closed historically — see the investigation history below for findings.
How do I check if my PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. truck is affected by a recall? ▾
The fastest path is to look your VIN up directly. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side door jamb, dashboard near the windshield, or registration documents. Enter it on TruckCodex at /vin/{your-VIN}/ for a full vehicle history including recall hits, or run it through NHTSA's official recall search at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If your truck is in an open campaign, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost to you.
What are the most common defect components in PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. recalls? ▾
Across PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC.'s recall history, the most-cited component is "EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY" (3 campaigns). The full top-10 component breakdown is in the value-add section above — useful for identifying systems with elevated defect risk before purchase.
How does PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC.'s recall rate compare to other heavy-duty manufacturers? ▾
Peer manufacturers with similar recall counts include ABS MACHINING & FABRICATION, INC. (12 recalls), CROSS CLEANING SOLUTIONS, LLC (12 recalls), DEADEYE WELDING AND FABRICATION (12 recalls). The full peer list is in the comparison table below. Recall count alone is a coarse measure — affected-population totals and severity weighting are more useful for true safety comparison.
Where do I report a defect with my PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. truck? ▾
Report safety defects directly to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem (toll-free: 1-888-327-4236). NHTSA aggregates owner complaints into the same investigation pipeline that drives recalls — your report counts. Also notify your dealer and PETERSON SALES COMPANY, INC. customer service so the manufacturer's internal field-service database has the record. Keep written documentation: dates, mileage, symptoms, repair attempts.
What's the difference between a recall and a service campaign? ▾
A recall is a NHTSA-mandated remedy for a safety defect or non-compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard — it's required, free to the owner, and tracked permanently by VIN. A service campaign (sometimes called a "customer satisfaction program" or "TSB-driven update") is a manufacturer-initiated repair that typically addresses durability, comfort, or non-safety performance issues; it's optional, may have a labor charge after warranty, and is not tracked in NHTSA's recall database. The Manufacturer Communications section above lists service campaigns and TSBs separately from formal recalls.