2001–2004 Featherlite 1645, 2001–2004 Featherlite 1648 Recall: ON CERTAIN SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS, INADEQUATE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO…
NHTSA campaign 04V253000 · Structure · filed May 18, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS, INADEQUATE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAN FAIL.
The risk
A FAILURE OF THE AXLE TO BODY ATTACHMENTS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-WELD THE AXLE TO THE BODY OF THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-877-903-1444.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V253000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.