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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 03V501📅 Dec 17, 2003

2003–2004 Featherlite 1075 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
03V501000
Manufacturer
FEATHERLITE, INC.
Vehicles affected
9
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Owner phone
1-800-800-1230
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 13, 2003
Built
Sep 1, 2002 – Nov 30, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN 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 03V501 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 03V501?

2003–2004 Featherlite 1075. 9 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 1-800-800-1230.