NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Featherlite XL-II Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2006 Featherlite XL-II has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Featherlite dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Featherlite XL-II. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA #06V273000

Reported July 25, 2006 · FEATHERLITE, INC.

Potentially affected: 5 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.

Safety consequence

LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEXTER HAS MODIFIED THE REMEDY FOR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). A NEW LARGER CALIPER MOUNTING NUT WILL BE INSTALLED. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR FEATHERLITE AT 1-563-547-6000.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER

NHTSA #05V280000

Reported June 14, 2005 · FEATHERLITE, INC.

Potentially affected: 110 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON PREVOST BUS CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.

Safety consequence

THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

FEATHERLITE IS WORKING WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR FEATHERLITE AT 888-826-8273.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Featherlite XL-II model years

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