Featherlite Recall 04V253000: Structure, Frame And Members

NHTSA recall 04V253000 · announced May 18, 2004 · filed by Featherlite, Inc. · 209 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS, INADEQUATE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAN FAIL.

The risk

A FAILURE OF THE AXLE TO BODY ATTACHMENTS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-WELD THE AXLE TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-877-903-1444.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2001 Featherlite 1645
• 2002 Featherlite 1645
• 2003 Featherlite 1645
• 2004 Featherlite 1645
• 2001 Featherlite 1648
• 2002 Featherlite 1648
• 2003 Featherlite 1648
• 2004 Featherlite 1648

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.