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1996 FEATHERLITE 1630 Recall - Campaign #95V245000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 FEATHERLITE 1630 RECALL - #95V245000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS

IMPROPER WELD PROCEDURES WERE USED TO ATTACH THE TONGUE CHANNEL TO THE TRAILER FRAME.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1996 FEATHERLITE 1630
Manufacturer FEATHERLITE TRAILERS
Manufactured between 3/1/1995 - 10/1/1995
Recalled on 1/2/1996
Influenced by FEATHERLITE TRAILERS
Owners Notified on 12/18/1995
# Affected 1,601
Recalled for STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
 
Description IMPROPER WELD PROCEDURES WERE USED TO ATTACH THE TONGUE CHANNEL TO THE TRAILER FRAME.
Consequences POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE FROM THE TRAILER COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL FOUR BOLTS TO REINFORCE THE TONGUE CHANNEL WELD TO THE FRAME.
Notes SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME; MEMBERS AND BODY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 8' X 10' AND 8'6" X 10' OPEN PLATFORM TRAILERS, SINGLE AXLE, TILT PLATFORM TRAILERS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS 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 1-319-547-6000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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