Structure: frame and membersRecall 04V-253 · Featherlite vehicles
FEATHERLITE, INC. recall 04V-253 covers 209 Featherlite vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V253000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS, INADEQUATE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAN FAIL.
The risk
A FAILURE OF THE AXLE TO BODY ATTACHMENTS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-WELD THE AXLE TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-877-903-1444.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 29, 2001 to April 25, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.