Structure: frame and members
- Component
- Structure: frame and members
- Manufacturer
- FEATHERLITE, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 209
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-05-18
- Owners notified
- 2004-06-01
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS, INADEQUATE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAN FAIL.
Safety risk
A FAILURE OF THE AXLE TO BODY ATTACHMENTS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-WELD THE AXLE TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-877-903-1444.