Recall 05V280000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER Defect in 2004-2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II
RECALL This recall affects up to 110 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V280000 |
| Manufacturer | FEATHERLITE, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 110 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON PREVOST BUS CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Safety Consequence
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
FEATHERLITE IS WORKING WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR FEATHERLITE AT 888-826-8273.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 | |
| 04V248000 | 2002 FEATHERLITE H3-45S1 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 26 | |
| 04V253000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 1648 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 209 | |
| 03V501000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 1075 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 9 | |
| 03V462000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 4940 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 498 |