Recalls for 2006 Featherlite Xl-ii

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER

Posted on: 2005-06-14
Description
On certain motor homes built on prevost bus chassis and equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Consequence
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Featherlite is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles.  The recall began on june 21, 2005.  Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or featherlite at 888-826-8273.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Posted on: 2006-07-26
Description
On certain trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip.  Insufficient clamp load between caliper and yoke can cause the caliper to disassemble and adversely affect the trailers braking system.

Consequence
Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dexter has modified the remedy for these vehicles (please see 06e029).  A new larger caliper mounting nut will be installed.  For more information you may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164 or featherlite at 1-563-547-6000.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.