- The problem
- On certain custom built specialty trailers equipped with dexter axles and crewson automatic slack adjusters, the push rod arms on the axle brakes are too long.
- The risk
- Push rod arms that are too long could cause damage to the slack adjuster or impede proper brake adjustment, resulting in accidental damage including personal injury, property damage or both.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the push rods for the correct length. If damaged the slack adjuster will be repaired or replaced. If not damaged, the push rods will be shortened by cutting to .26". Owner notification began december 13, 2003. 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 1-800-800-1230.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Featherlite 1075 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Featherlite 1075 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2003 for the service brakes, air. For comparison, the 2004 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 1075 year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Featherlite 1075 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Featherlite 1075 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2003 Featherlite 1075
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I purchased a gooseneck trailer with two dexter 8,000# axles on it in june, 2003. Since then the magnets that operate the electric brakes have failed on numerous occasions. I have replaced at least 7 defective magnets on this trailer. When the magnet fails I have no brakes on the wheel with a defective magnet. I can't believe I'm the only one with this problem and am afraid of this causing an accident for me or someone else with this product. I have thrown away many of these defective magnets, but have the...
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most recent defect here if you would like it. Note: the featherlite information below is not correct. I only entered it because my trailer manufacturer was not an option. If you need more details on this I will be glad to provide them.*Ak
Featherlite 1075: every year compared
All 1075 years2003 Featherlite 1075 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2003 Featherlite 8547 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Featherlite 1075
Does the 2003 Featherlite 1075 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Featherlite 1075: service brakes, air (December 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Featherlite 1075?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Featherlite 1075 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 10, 2005 and the latest on February 10, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Featherlite 1075 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Featherlite 1075 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Featherlite 1075 years have the most complaints?
2003 (1), 2007 (1). See every Featherlite 1075 year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Featherlite 1075 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data