Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V501000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V501000 by Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc. Includes 9 affected units, FEATHERLITE/SLACK ADJUSTERS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain custom built specialty trailers equipped with dexter axles and crewson automatic slack adjusters, the push rod arms on the axle brakes are too long.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the push rods for the correct length. If damaged the slack adjuster will be repaired or replaced. if not damaged, the push rods will be shortened by cutting to .26". owner notification began december 13, 2003. 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 1-800-800-1230.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V501000

Manufacturer: Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-12-05T00:00:00

Subject: Featherlite/slack adjusters

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 9

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain custom built specialty trailers equipped with dexter axles and crewson automatic slack adjusters, the push rod arms on the axle brakes are too long.

Consequence Summary: Push rod arms that are too long could cause damage to the slack adjuster or impede proper brake adjustment, resulting in accidental damage including personal injury, property damage or both.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the push rods for the correct length. If damaged the slack adjuster will be repaired or replaced. if not damaged, the push rods will be shortened by cutting to .26". owner notification began december 13, 2003. 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 1-800-800-1230.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bkcx~eaks-3rvd

NHTSA ID: 03V501000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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