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Recall

Featherlite 1075 — 03V501000

NHTSA ID
03V501000
Make
Featherlite
Model
1075
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2003-12-05
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
9
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

ON CERTAIN CUSTOM BUILT SPECIALTY TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES AND CREWSON AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS, THE PUSH ROD ARMS ON THE AXLE BRAKES ARE TOO LONG.

Consequence

PUSH ROD ARMS THAT ARE TOO LONG COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SLACK ADJUSTER OR IMPEDE PROPER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR BOTH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PUSH RODS FOR THE CORRECT LENGTH. IF DAMAGED THE SLACK ADJUSTER WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. IF NOT DAMAGED, THE PUSH RODS WILL BE SHORTENED BY CUTTING TO .26". OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-800-800-1230.

Affected Vehicles

Featherlite 1075
Model Years: 2003

2003 Featherlite 1075