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2002 Featherlite 4961Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Featherlite 4961, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Featherlite 4961 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 Featherlite 4961 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.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-462 · Nov 6, 2003 · 498 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2002 vs. every other 4961 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 4961 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 4961 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TWO KUMHO TIRES WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES BLEW. TIRES ARE ON HORSETRAILER AND FAILED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEFECT CAUSED DAMAGE TO TRAILER..BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY OUR SAFETY AS WELL AS OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAY WERE AT RISK. TIRES REPLACED, REPAIRS MADE TO TRAILER. 1ST FAILURE 10-30-05. HAVE…
Complaint 10177264 · Dec 28, 2006 · 5,000 miles

Own a 2002 4961?

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