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NHTSA 05V280📅 Jun 14, 2005

2004–2006 Featherlite H3-45 & 2004–2006 Featherlite XL-II recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motor homes built on prevost bus chassis and equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

💥 The risk

The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater CAN increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

🔧 The fix

Featherlite is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The recall began on june 21, 2005. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or featherlite at 888-826-8273.

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
05V280000
Manufacturer
FEATHERLITE, INC.
Vehicles affected
110
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Owner phone
1-800-685-4298
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 21, 2005
Built
Dec 6, 2002 – May 20, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 05V280 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 05V280?

2004–2006 Featherlite H3-45 & 2004–2006 Featherlite XL-II. 110 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 1-800-685-4298.