Featherlite Featherlite
Model Featherlite made by Featherlite got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 9999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V113000 | FEATHERLITE, INC. | from 09/21/2011 to 12/05/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 5 | ODI | FEATHERLITE INC. | 03/22/2012 | 03/22/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Featherlite is recalling certain model year 2012 8415 trailers, equipped with electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. this condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Featherlite will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. featherlite has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact featherlite at 1-877-903-1444. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 200201 | 04/29/2002 | 635569 | Information upgrading the power management phases loss detection circuit cards. *tt | 10/25/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 1 | 04/15/1999 | ||
| The fender on a 1998 featherlite car trailer fell off while driving. *nlm design flaw-as the removable fender shook on the trailer side, it tore, cracked, and became loose, and then came completely off the trailer. (held by 3 springs) the manufacturer stated there was no problem, the dealer stated that it was a design flaw and had welded the fender continuously. (car trailer 1997) *scc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 815 385 2600 | ADAM'S TRAILER | MATTENRY |