Featherlite 4950 (2000) – 00V408000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Trailers Equipped With Dotsco Couplers And Safety Chain/Fastener Assemblies. The Coupler Locking Pin That Ensures That The Coupler Remains Locked Can Be Misplaced And Not Installed By The Operator. The Coupler Locking Pin Also Had A Safety Pin, Which Could Be Misplaced Or Come Loose And Fall Out.

Make Of Vehicle

FEATHERLITE

Model Of Vehicle

4950

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

00V408000

Component Description

Trailer Hitches

Effect Of Defect

Should Either Situation Happen, The Locking Mechanism Of The Coupler Can Move Upward Thus Allowing The Locking Jaws Of The Coupler To Open Enough To Allow The Coupler To Release From The Ball On The Tow Vehicle. The Safety Chain Assemblies May Also Have An Inadequate Fastener, Which Could Allow The Safety Chain To Become Detached From The Trailer In The Event The Trailer Becomes Uncoupled, Allowing The Safety Chain To Become Detached From The Trailer.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A Coupler And Safety Chain/Fastener Kit To These Trailers.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Featherlite, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19970220

End Of Manufacture

20000227

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

90

Date Owners Notified

20001220

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Featherlite, Inc.

Date Report Received

20001205

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard