Featherlite 1075 (2003) – 03V501000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

FEATHERLITE

Model Of Vehicle

1075

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

03V501000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Featherlite, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20020901

End Of Manufacture

20031130

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

9

Date Owners Notified

20031213

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Featherlite, Inc.

Date Report Received

20031205

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard