Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2004
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 2 safety recalls made by Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
May 25, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FEATHERLITE/TV LIFT MOTOR CONTROL
CERTAIN COACHES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SANDY TV LIFTS.
NHTSA ID: 04V248000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 26
Consequence Summary:
THE TV LIFT CONTROLLERS CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE SMOKE INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF THE COACH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RE-PROGRAM THE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) PROGRAM WITH A SPECIFIC RUN TIME LIMIT WHICH WILL SHUT DOWN THE MOTOR IF THE RUN TIME LIMIT IS EXCEEDED. FURTHER, THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A THERMAL BREAKER IN THE MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR BOTH FORWARD AND REVERSE DIRECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-888-826-8273.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 18, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FEATHERLITE/TRAILER WELDS
ON CERTAIN SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS, INADEQUATE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAN FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 04V253000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 209
Consequence Summary:
A FAILURE OF THE AXLE TO BODY ATTACHMENTS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No