Featherlite 8547 2003

Model 8547 made in 2003 by Featherlite got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
03V462000FEATHERLITE, INC.from 05/01/2000 to 06/30/2002V (Vehicle)49811/28/2003ODIFEATHERLITE, INC.11/06/200311/20/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Corrective SummarySamsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or featherlite at 1-800-800-1230.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/04/200619700310/05/2003
 We bought a new featherlite trailer with tandem axles in 10/03 with 5 new general ameritrak lt235 r85/16 tires. from we have under 20,000 on the trailer and tires. 3 weeks ago the right rear tire threw its tread and went flat. two days ago the left rear threw its treat but did not go flat and last night the spare (366 miles on it) threw its tread and went flat. *nm