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Vehicle recall 02V166000 · June 17, 2002

Featherlite STL and Diamond D

On certain livestock and horse steel gooseneck trailers, inadequate reinforcement and material on certain components of the trailer's gooseneck assembly can, over time, lead to a…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain livestock and horse steel gooseneck trailers, inadequate reinforcement and material on certain components of the trailer's gooseneck assembly can, over time, lead to a failure of the assembly.
Consequence
Failure of the assembly could result in accidental damage including personal injury, property damage, or both.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the trailer for any indications of cracked welds anywhere in the gooseneck area, loose side sheet skin anywhere on the gooseneck, or any indications that the floor above the coupler stem is raised or elevated. A reinforcement plate will be welded to the side of the frame tube and corner brace plates. Also, if needed, an additional cross tube will be added above the coupler assembly. Owner notification began June 28, 2002. 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 1-877-903-1444.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
02V166000
Reported to NHTSA
June 17, 2002
Filed by
FEATHERLITE, INC.
Owner notification
June 28, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected
1,341
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Trailer hitches
Recall 02V166000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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