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