NHTSA Recall 02V166000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V166000; Date: Jun. 17, 2002
Failure of the assembly could result in accidental damage including personal injury, property damage, or both.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Featherlite Diamond D; 2000 Featherlite STL; 2001 Featherlite STL
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Featherlite, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,341
Recall Summary:
On certain livestock and horse steel gooseneck trailers, inadequate reinforcement and material on certain components of the trailer's gooseneck assembly can, over time, lead to a failure of the assembly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the trailer for any indications of cracked welds anywhere in the gooseneck area, loose side sheet skin anywhere on the gooseneck, or any indications that the floor above the coupler stem is raised or elevated. A reinforcement plate will be welded to the side of the frame tube and corner brace plates. Also, if needed, an additional cross tube will be added above the coupler assembly. Owner notification began June 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact featherlite at 1-877-903-1444.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 2002
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