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1999 Featherlite 5000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Featherlite 5000, 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 injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Featherlite 5000 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

1999 Featherlite 5000 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

Steering: linkages

Recall 00V-215 · Aug 4, 2000 · 83 vehicles

Risk. THIS CRACKING CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PORTION OF THE STEERING LEVER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

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

1999 vs. every other 5000 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 5000 median. How we score

'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 5000 owners report

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

GENERAL,AMERI, ST22575R15 DOT. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM RIGHT REAR TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 8017464 · Aug 28, 2002

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