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.
2000-2012 · 9 model years
Featherlite Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Featherlite Trailer across 9 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the equipment & accessories.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Trailer 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 Trailer problems
Featherlite Trailer recalls 4
Featherlite is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 featherlite trailers equipped with arvinmeritor axles that contain the fag brand bearing system. The bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.
Featherlite trailers is recalling certain trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high...
Vehicle description: trailers equipped with tekonsha or bargman breakaway switch assemblies. The subject switches are base parts 2011 and 2011p, and are branded tekonsha (2011) and bargman (50-85-009). These may be packaged in kit numbers 1026, 1028...
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Latest Trailer complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Featherlite Trailer equipped with a propane tank holder. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, she heard abnormal loud sounds coming from the rear of the trailer. The contact veered to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the cause of the failure, the contact noticed that the propane tank had separated from the propane tank holder and the propane tank holder was fractured. The contact stated that the propane tank had fallen onto the ground underneath the trailer but did...
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not cause the trailer to explode as it was empty and securely closed. The contact went underneath the trailer and removed the propane tank. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the trailer was significantly old. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000. The VIN was invalid. This cylinder was in good shape when the strap broke and we stopped immediately. No damage was done. Strap had no back up or secondary system if it broke. It was completely hidden from view so that no one knew that it was rusted.
Less that 2000 miles on tire, it blows out, internal belt separation... No inflation issues, no dry rot. *Tr
In 2004 I bought a newflat bed trailer which has four tires. I had a tire failure with less than 2000 miles. The trailer had compass tires,made by hangzhou zhongee rubber co., Which I discovered has a recall. I contacted the firm representing the factory . After filling out the required forms , information , pictures, and dot codes they said they would take care of it. I asked for a voucher to replace the tires at there dealer. I have sence received a check for $218.40. That amount will only replace one tire. The question is, do I have any recourse in getting the other three tires replaced? *Tr
Questions about the Featherlite Trailer
Which Featherlite Trailer years have the most problems?
Which Featherlite Trailer years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Featherlite Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (2), equipment & accessories (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Featherlite Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Featherlite Trailer 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