Featherlite Diamond D

Model Diamond D made by Featherlite got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES
02V166000FEATHERLITE, INC.from 08/01/1999 to 08/27/2000V (Vehicle)134106/28/2002MFRFEATHERLITE INC.06/17/200206/26/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain livestock and horse steel gooseneck trailers, inadequate reinforcement and material on certain components of the trailer's gooseneck assembly can, over time, lead to a failure of the assembly.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the assembly could result in accidental damage including personal injury, property damage, or both.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the trailer for any indications of cracked welds anywhere in the gooseneck area, loose side sheet skin anywhere on the gooseneck, or any indications that the floor above the coupler stem is raised or elevated. a reinforcement plate will be welded to the side of the frame tube and corner brace plates. also, if needed, an additional cross tube will be added above the coupler assembly. owner notification began june 28, 2002. 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 featherlite at 1-877-903-1444.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).