- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Prolonged use of the system in these applications can result in the degradation of the bearing grease, thereby potentially resulting in a bearing failure and subsequent wheel end fire.
- The fix
- Featherlite has notified owners and arvinmeritor is performing the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on march 29, 2011. Owners may contact arvinmeritor's ontrac performance plus call center at 1-866-668-7221 or featherlite at 1-563-547-6000.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Featherlite Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Featherlite Trailer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2011 for the axle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 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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No complaints about the 2008 Featherlite Trailer yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Featherlite Trailer: every year compared
All Trailer years2008 Featherlite Trailer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Featherlite Trailer | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2008 Featherlite 8120 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Featherlite Trailer
Does the 2008 Featherlite Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Featherlite Trailer: axle assembly (March 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Featherlite Trailer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Featherlite Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 2008 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