NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Featherlite 5000 Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Featherlite 5000 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Featherlite 5000. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Featherlite dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Featherlite 5000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FEATHERLITE/STEERING LEVERS
NHTSA #00V215001 · Steering — Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported August 4, 2000 · FEATHERLITE LUXURY COACHES
Potentially affected: 83 vehicles
Owners notified August 14, 2000 · Vehicles built October 1, 1996 – March 31, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING RELAY LEVERS. THE LEVERS CAN DEVELOP SURFACE CRACKING.
Safety consequence
THIS CRACKING CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PORTION OF THE STEERING LEVER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY LEVERS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 14, 2000.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 800-237-8978.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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