Recall 01V-033: 1998–1999 Featherlite H3, 1998–1999 Featherlite H3-45S1 and 2 more
FEATHERLITE, INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 7, 2001, covering about 35 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
The risk
Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
The fix
Featherlite will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced. Owner notification began february 20, 2001. 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 1-888-826-8273 or vanner at 1-800-227-6937.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FEATHERLITE, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V033002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Featherlite H3 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Featherlite H3-45S1 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Featherlite H3-45S2 | 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Featherlite XL | 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-033?
Vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
How is recall 01V-033 fixed?
Featherlite will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced. Owner notification began february 20, 2001. 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 1-888-826-8273 or vanner at 1-800-227-6937.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.