Vehicle recall 04V248000 · May 25, 2004
Featherlite H3-45, H3-45S1 and 1 more model
Certain coaches were equipped with sandy tv lifts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain coaches were equipped with sandy tv lifts.
- Consequence
- The tv lift controllers can cause a fire or cause smoke inside the interior of the coach.
- 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.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V248000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 25, 2004
- Filed by
- FEATHERLITE, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 4, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Featherlite H3-45 (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Featherlite H3-45S1 (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Featherlite H3-45S2 (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
Has your Featherlite been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Featherlite dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.