NHTSA Campaign Id 04V248000; Date: May. 25, 2004
The tv lift controllers can cause a fire or cause smoke inside the interior of the coach.
Recalled Vehicles:2002 Featherlite H3-45; 2003 Featherlite H3-45; 2004 Featherlite H3-45; 2002 Featherlite H3-45s1; 2003 Featherlite H3-45s1; 2004 Featherlite H3-45s1; 2002 Featherlite H3-45s2; 2003 Featherlite H3-45s2; 2004 Featherlite H3-45s2
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Featherlite, Inc.
Affected Units:: 26
Recall Summary:Certain coaches were equipped with sandy tv lifts.
How to Fix:Dealers will re-program the programmable logic controller (plc) program with a specific run time limit which will shut down the motor if the run time limit is exceeded. Further, thermal overload protection will be provided with the installation of a thermal breaker in the motor control circuit for both forward and reverse direction. The recall began June 4, 2004. Owners should contact featherlite at 1-888-826-8273.
Recall Notes:Customers can 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 4, 2004
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