- The problem
- 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 temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- The risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- The fix
- Featherlite trailers is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on december 9, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or featherlite trailers at 1-877-903-1444.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Featherlite Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Featherlite Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2010 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2007 has 0.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Featherlite Trailer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 Featherlite Trailer 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 2006 Featherlite Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2006 Featherlite Trailer
Does the 2006 Featherlite Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Featherlite Trailer: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2010). 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 2006 Featherlite Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Featherlite Trailer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 21, 2022 and the latest on April 21, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Featherlite Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Featherlite Trailer 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 Trailer years have the most complaints?
2004 (1), 2006 (1), 2012 (1). See every Featherlite Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Featherlite Trailer 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