Burner tubes/vehicle systems/webasto
Defect Summary
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.
Safety 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.
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Other recalls from Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 05V280000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V280000?
NHTSA recall 05V280000 was issued by Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc on June 14, 2005. It addresses: Burner tubes/vehicle systems/webasto. The recall affects approximately 110 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V280000 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.