Recall 04V253000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 2001-2004 FEATHERLITE 1648
RECALL This recall affects up to 209 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V253000 |
| Manufacturer | FEATHERLITE, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 209 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS, INADEQUATE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAN FAIL.
Safety Consequence
A FAILURE OF THE AXLE TO BODY ATTACHMENTS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-WELD THE AXLE TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-877-903-1444.
Related Recalls for FEATHERLITE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V931000 | 2023 FEATHERLITE 9807 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 30 | |
| 23V320000 | 2022 FEATHERLITE HORSE TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 317 | |
| 12V201000 | 2008 FEATHERLITE 8261 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 153 | |
| 10V573000 | 2009 FEATHERLITE TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 4 | |
| 11V396000 | 2012 FEATHERLITE TRAILER | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 127 | |
| 10V615000 | 2006 FEATHERLITE LIVING QUARTER | EQUIPMENT | 57 | |
| 05V280000 | 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 110 | |
| 04V248000 | 2002 FEATHERLITE H3-45S1 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 26 | |
| 03V501000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 1075 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 9 | |
| 03V462000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 4940 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 498 |