no report yet
Structure: frame and members
Risk. POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE FROM THE TRAILER COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
1996 Featherlite 1630Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Featherlite 1630, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 1997. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Featherlite 1630 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 Featherlite 1630 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Featherlite.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other 1630 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1630 median. How we score
'96'00
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 1630 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
REAR AXLE NOT SUFFICIENT TO CARRY WEIGHT OF TRAILER OCCUPIED WITH HORSES; NUTS/BOLTS/BANDS WORE OUT, CAUSING TIRE/HUB TO FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING INTERSTATE, ENTIRE AXLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK
Own a 1996 1630?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.