- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana steering relay levers. The levers can develop surface cracking.
- The risk
- This cracking condition could cause a portion of the steering lever to break off, possibly causing loss of steering control.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY LEVERS.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Featherlite 5000 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Featherlite 5000 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2000 for the linkages. For comparison, the 1998 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 5000 year, for its age
#425 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Featherlite 5000 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1999 Featherlite 5000 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 1999 Featherlite 5000
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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All 5000 yearsQuestions about the 1999 Featherlite 5000
Does the 1999 Featherlite 5000 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Featherlite 5000: linkages (August 2000). 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 1999 Featherlite 5000?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Featherlite 5000 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 28, 2002 and the latest on August 28, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Featherlite 5000 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Featherlite 5000 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.
What should I do if my 1999 Featherlite 5000 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