Vehicle recall 04V253000 · May 18, 2004
Featherlite 1645 and 1648
On certain snowmobile trailers, inadequate welds that attach the axles to the body of the trailer can fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain snowmobile trailers, inadequate welds that attach the axles to the body of the trailer can fail.
- Consequence
- A failure of the axle to body attachments could result in personal injury, property damage, or both.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and re-weld the axle to the body of the trailer. The recall began June 1, 2004. Owners should contact featherlite at 1-877-903-1444.
- 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
- 04V253000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2004
- Filed by
- FEATHERLITE, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 209
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Featherlite 1645 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Featherlite 1648 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
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.