2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II
The 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Recalls for the 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II, potentially affecting up to 115 vehicles.
Recall 05V280000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
| 110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 06V273000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN 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 TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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 FEATHERLITE AT 1-563-547-6000.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II.
Safety Rating for the 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FEATHERLITE XL-II
- 2004 FEATHERLITE XL-II — 0 complaints
- 2005 FEATHERLITE XL-II — 0 complaints
- 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II (current)
Other FEATHERLITE Models
- FEATHERLITE TRAILER — 6 total complaints
- FEATHERLITE 1620 — 3 total complaints
- FEATHERLITE 1630 — 3 total complaints
- FEATHERLITE 1075 — 2 total complaints
- FEATHERLITE 3110 — 2 total complaints
- FEATHERLITE 4961 — 1 total complaint
- FEATHERLITE 5000 — 1 total complaint
- FEATHERLITE 8120 — 1 total complaint