- The problem
- Improper weld procedures were used to attach the tongue channel to the trailer frame.
- The risk
- Possible separation of the tongue from the trailer could occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will install four bolts to reinforce the tongue channel weld to the frame.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Featherlite 1630 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Featherlite 1630 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1995 for the frame and members.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Featherlite 1630 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1996 Featherlite 1630 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
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1 complaints about the 1996 Featherlite 1630
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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All 1630 yearsQuestions about the 1996 Featherlite 1630
Does the 1996 Featherlite 1630 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Featherlite 1630: frame and members (December 1995). 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 1996 Featherlite 1630?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Featherlite 1630 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 30, 1997 and the latest on July 30, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Which Featherlite 1630 years have the most complaints?
2000 (2), 1996 (1). See every Featherlite 1630 year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 Featherlite 1630 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