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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 02V166📅 Jun 26, 2002

2000–2001 Featherlite STL & 2001 Featherlite Diamond D recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V166000
Manufacturer
FEATHERLITE, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,341
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Owner phone
1-877-903-1444
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 28, 2002
Built
Aug 1, 1999 – Aug 27, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V166 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V166?

2000–2001 Featherlite STL & 2001 Featherlite Diamond D. 1,341 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Featherlite dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-903-1444.