Recall 05V-280: 2004–2006 Featherlite H3-45, 2004–2006 Featherlite XL-II
FEATHERLITE, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 14, 2005, covering about 110 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FEATHERLITE, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Water Heater |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V280000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Featherlite H3-45 | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Featherlite XL-II | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-280?
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.
How is recall 05V-280 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.