Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V501000 Reported December 5, 2003

Featherlite/slack adjusters

Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc · N/A · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V501000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 5, 2003

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 03V501000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V501000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V501000?

NHTSA recall 03V501000 was issued by Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc on December 5, 2003. It addresses: Featherlite/slack adjusters. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V501000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.