Improper weld procedures were used to attach the tongue channel to the trailer frame.
1996-2000 · 2 model years
Featherlite 1630 Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Featherlite 1630 across 2 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the equipment & accessories.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1630 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 1630 problems
Featherlite 1630 recalls 1
Latest 1630 complaints
Consumer was informed there were no parts available.*Jb this is a horse / stock trailer. There was a recall issued regarding inadequate reinforcement and material on certain components of the trailer's gooseneck assembly. Consuemr has contacted the manufacturer and the dealer. The trailer hasn't been fixed as yet. *Jg
While making left turn at approximately 6:55pm, with steers in rear of vehicle. Rear doors came open. This caused the steers to fall out & were hit by 5 vehicles. Private investigation firm found doors defective due to lack of pins in door locks. The manufacturer indicated pins did not come with trailer doors. *Ak *ml
Rear axle not sufficient to carry weight of trailer occupied with horses; nuts/bolts/bands wore out, causing tire/hub to fall off while driving interstate, entire axle assembly needed replacing. *Ak
Questions about the Featherlite 1630
Which Featherlite 1630 years have the most problems?
What are the most common Featherlite 1630 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), equipment & accessories (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Featherlite 1630 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Featherlite 1630 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data