| Make : FEATHERLITE | Model : H3-45S2 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20021018 - 20040415 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V248000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040604 | Date Received by ODI: 20040525 | Date Added to Database: 20040528 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FEATHERLITE, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FEATHERLITE, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 26 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN COACHES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SANDY TV LIFTS. |
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Consequence:
THE TV LIFT CONTROLLERS CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR CAUSE SMOKE INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF THE COACH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-PROGRAM THE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) PROGRAM WITH A SPECIFIC RUN TIME LIMIT WHICH WILL SHUT DOWN THE MOTOR IF THE RUN TIME LIMIT IS EXCEEDED. FURTHER, THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A THERMAL BREAKER IN THE MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR BOTH FORWARD AND REVERSE DIRECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-888-826-8273. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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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