Featherlite Stl
Model Stl made by Featherlite got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 2000
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 | |||||
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TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
02V166000 | FEATHERLITE, INC. | from 08/01/1999 to 08/27/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1341 | 06/28/2002 | MFR | FEATHERLITE INC. | 06/17/2002 | 06/26/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Failure of the assembly could result in accidental damage including personal injury, property damage, or both. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |