NHTSA Recall 04V248000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
FEATHERLITE, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Featherlite H3-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V248000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | May 25, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 4, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain coaches were equipped with sandy tv lifts.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V248000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Featherlite H3-45 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Featherlite H3-45S1 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Featherlite H3-45S2 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.