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Featherlite 1645 Recall 04V253: Structure:Frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 04V253, reported May 18, 2004, 209 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V253FEATHERLITE, INC.
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
ON CERTAIN SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS, INADEQUATE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAN FAIL.
Risk
A FAILURE OF THE AXLE TO BODY ATTACHMENTS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH.
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Featherlite 16452001200220032004
Featherlite 16482001200220032004