- The problem
- Featherlite is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 trailers equipped with a meritor axle. The bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.
- The risk
- Prolonged use of the system in these applications can result in the degradation of the bearing grease, thereby potentially resulting in a bearing failure and subsequent wheel end fire.
- The fix
- Featherlite is working with the meritor to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2012. This recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaign 11v-396. Trailers that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. Owners may contact featherlite at 1-563-547-6000.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Featherlite 1075 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 Featherlite 1075 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2012 for the non-powered axle assembly. For comparison, the 2006 has 0 and the 2008 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 1075 year, for its age
#445 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Featherlite 1075 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2007 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 2007 Featherlite 1075
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I bought a new featherlite 4926 24' aluminum car trailer with carlisle trail rated tires. This trailer hauls my 3240 pound car, plus about 350 pound of gear plus the trailer that is 3410 pounds empty. With two 4800 pound rated axles and having a rating of about >3000 pounds per tire there would be a safe margin (>12,000# tire rating on 9600# gvw with an ~7000# load). I never had any hint of tire issues until this last trip. Also, the tires are covered if the trailer is parked for more than overnight. We...
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left on saturday, june 12, 2010 from florida heading to bowling green, ky. We lost the first tire (left side ' forward) in northern georgia and put on the spare. We stopped in ringgold, georgia that night. On sunday, june 13, 2010, I bought an lt 235/85-r16 tire and had it mounted on the rim from the failed carlisle tire and saved the failed tire. We put the new tire on in place of the spare. We then left for bowling green, ky, arriving on june 13, 2010 without further incident. Given the loss of the first tire, I decided to get another spare (which I eventually needed). I purchased another rim from and had another lt 235/85-r16 tire (to match the other purchased tire) mounted on the new rim. On sunday june 20, 2010, I checked the tire pressures in all tires including the spares, and left for home. In tennessee, ~7 miles after leaving a rest stop another carlisle tire failed (left side ' rear). We put the new spare on and continued on. We then lost the right side ' rear carlisle tire in middle georgia. I put on the original spare and went on to perry, georgia without incident. I bought two more lt 235/85-r16 tires and had them mounted on the rims with the failed carlisle tires. We removed the remaining carlisle tire and original spare and put on the new light truck tires and no further problems. *Tr
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All 1075 yearsQuestions about the 2007 Featherlite 1075
Does the 2007 Featherlite 1075 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Featherlite 1075: non-powered axle assembly (May 2012). 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 2007 Featherlite 1075?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Featherlite 1075 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 23, 2011 and the latest on February 23, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 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 2007 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