2001 Featherlite Diamond D, 2000–2001 Featherlite STL Recall: ON CERTAIN LIVESTOCK AND HORSE STEEL GOOSENECK TRAILERS, INADEQUATE…
NHTSA campaign 02V166000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Jun 17, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BOTH.
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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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Featherlite | Diamond D | 2001 |
| Featherlite | STL | 2000, 2001 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V166000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.