Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Livestock And Horse Steel Gooseneck Trailers, Inadequate Reinforcement And Material On Certain Components Of The Trailer’S Gooseneck Assembly Can, Over Time, Lead To A Failure Of The Assembly.
Make Of Vehicle
FEATHERLITE
Model Of Vehicle
DIAMOND D
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V166000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Assembly Could Result In Accidental Damage Including Personal Injury, Property Damage, Or Both.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Trailer For Any Indications Of Cracked Welds Anywhere In The Gooseneck Area, Loose Side Sheet Skin Anywhere On The Gooseneck, Or Any Indications That The Floor Above The Coupler Stem Is Raised Or Elevated. A Reinforcement Plate Will Be Welded To The Side Of The Frame Tube And Corner Brace Plates. Also, If Needed, An Additional Cross Tube Will Be Added Above The Coupler Assembly. Owner Notification Began June 28, 2002. 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 1-877-903-1444.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Featherlite, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990801
End Of Manufacture
20000827
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1341
Date Owners Notified
20020628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Featherlite Inc.
Date Report Received
20020617