Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V166000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V166000 by Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc. Includes 1,341 affected units, FEATHERLITE/GOOSENECK ASSEMBLY, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V166000

Manufacturer: Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-06-17T00:00:00

Subject: Featherlite/gooseneck assembly

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 1,341

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the assembly could result in accidental damage including personal injury, property damage, or both.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-uier~9w9b-tf24

NHTSA ID: 02V166000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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