no report yet
Lpg systems: furnace
Risk. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
1997 Featherlite Motor HomeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Featherlite Motor Home, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 16, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Featherlite Motor Home has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Trailer hitches
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1997 Featherlite Motor Home 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
1997 vs. every other Motor Home 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 Motor Home median. How we score
'97
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Motor Home owners report
Recent trailer hitches complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FEATHERLITE MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE HITCH DETACHED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRAILER HITCH WAS WELDED ONTO THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…
Own a 1997 Motor Home?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.