Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V408000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V408000 by Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc. Includes 90 affected units, FEATHERLITE/TRAILER ATTACHMENT, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with dotsco couplers and safety chain/fastener assemblies. the coupler locking pin that ensures that the coupler remains locked can be misplaced and not installed by the operator. the coupler locking pin also had a safety pin, which could be misplaced or come loose and fall out.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a coupler and safety chain/fastener kit to these trailers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V408000

Manufacturer: Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-12-05T00:00:00

Subject: Featherlite/trailer attachment

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 90

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: trailers equipped with dotsco couplers and safety chain/fastener assemblies. the coupler locking pin that ensures that the coupler remains locked can be misplaced and not installed by the operator. the coupler locking pin also had a safety pin, which could be misplaced or come loose and fall out.

Consequence Summary: Should either situation happen, the locking mechanism of the coupler can move upward thus allowing the locking jaws of the coupler to open enough to allow the coupler to release from the ball on the tow vehicle. the safety chain assemblies may also have an inadequate fastener, which could allow the safety chain to become detached from the trailer in the event the trailer becomes uncoupled, allowing the safety chain to become detached from the trailer.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a coupler and safety chain/fastener kit to these trailers.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tuen~2rgp_ahna

NHTSA ID: 00V408000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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