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2003 Featherlite 8547Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Featherlite 8547, 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 mileage20kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 5, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Featherlite 8547 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

2003 Featherlite 8547 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

2003 vs. every other 8547 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 8547 median. How we score

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

What 8547 owners report

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

WE BOUGHT A NEW FEATHERLITE TRAILER WITH TANDEM AXLES IN 10/03 WITH 5 NEW GENERAL AMERITRAK LT235 R85/16 TIRES. FROM WE HAVE UNDER 20,000 ON THE TRAILER AND TIRES. 3 WEEKS AGO THE RIGHT REAR TIRE THREW ITS TREAD AND WENT FLAT. TWO DAYS AGO THE LEFT REAR THREW ITS TREAT BUT DID NOT GO FLAT AND LAST…
Complaint 10161474 · Jul 5, 2006 · 19,700 miles

Own a 2003 8547?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.