FEATHERLITE 1630 1996: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V245000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FEATHERLITE | 1630 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-12-18 | 1995-12-20 | 1996-01-02 |
Production Dates: 1995-03-01 - 1995-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Featherlite, Inc.
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1601
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IMPROPER WELD PROCEDURES WERE USED TO ATTACH THE TONGUE CHANNEL TO THE TRAILER FRAME.
POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE FROM THE TRAILER COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL FOUR BOLTS TO REINFORCE THE TONGUE CHANNEL WELD TO THE FRAME.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME; MEMBERS AND BODY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 8' X 10' AND 8'6" X 10' OPEN PLATFORM TRAILERS, SINGLE AXLE, TILT PLATFORM TRAILERS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS 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 1-319-547-6000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
