2003 Featherlite 1075 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Featherlite 1075, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Featherlite 1075
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
On certain custom built specialty trailers equipped with dexter axles and crewson automatic slack adjusters, the push rod arms on the axle brakes are too long.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the push rods for the correct length. If damaged the slack adjuster will be repaired or replaced. If not damaged, the push rods will be shortened by cutting to .26". Owner notification began…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Featherlite 1075 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased a gooseneck trailer with two dexter 8,000# axles on it in june, 2003. Since then the magnets that operate the electric brakes have failed on numerous occasions. I have replaced at least 7”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Featherlite 1075 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Featherlite 1075 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Featherlite 1075 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Featherlite 1075
How do I know if my 2003 Featherlite 1075 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Featherlite 1075; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Featherlite dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V501000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Featherlite models
- Trailer6 complaints
- 16303 complaints
- 16201 complaints
- 31101 complaints
- 49611 complaints
- 50001 complaints
- 81201 complaints
- 85471 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.