Featherlite 1075 2007
Model 1075 made in 2007 by Featherlite got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V201000 | FEATHERLITE, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 153 | MFR | FEATHERLITE, INC. | 05/08/2012 | 05/08/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Featherlite is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 trailers equipped with a meritor axle. the bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Prolonged use of the system in these applications can result in the degradation of the bearing grease, thereby potentially resulting in a bearing failure and subsequent wheel end fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Featherlite is working with the meritor to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2012. this recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaign 11v-396. trailers that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. owners may contact featherlite at 1-563-547-6000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 06/11/2010 | |||
| I bought a new featherlite 4926 24' aluminum car trailer with carlisle trail rated tires. this trailer hauls my 3240 pound car, plus about 350 pound of gear plus the trailer that is 3410 pounds empty. with two 4800 pound rated axles and having a rating of about >3000 pounds per tire there would be a safe margin (>12,000# tire rating on 9600# gvw with an ~7000# load). i never had any hint of tire issues until this last trip. also, the tires are covered if the trailer is parked for more than overnight. we left on saturday, june 12, 2010 from florida heading to bowling green, ky. we lost the first tire (left side | |||