NHTSA campaign 03V501000
FEATHERLITE, INC. recall 03V501000
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.
What can happen
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.
Repair
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.
Components
- Service brakes, air
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.