Featherlite report card

Horse trailers · Stock trailers · Car hauler · Cargo and enclosed

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesHorse trailersStock trailersCar haulerCargo and enclosed
Parent companyExiss Sooner Trailer Manufacturing, LLC (Tim Masud and Howard Palmer, since January 2020)
Founded1973
HeadquartersCresco, IA source
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
Models tracked here22
FrameAll aluminum source
AxlesNot yet verified
Warranty10 year limited structural on most models, 3 year hitch to bumper on most models; axles excluded source
WebsiteOfficial site

Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error

Warranty by part

  • Structural or frame 10 years.
  • Hitch to bumper 3 years.
  • Everything else (components) 1 year.
  • Floors, axles, running gear: covered by the maker of that part.
Terms by model line
  • Most models: Structural 10 years.
  • Horse and car model 3150: Structural 1 year.
  • Commercial models 1585 and 1586: Structural 1 year.

10 year term applies to new aluminum, non commercial trailers; transferable.

As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only. source

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 0 of 22 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 0 of 22 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 22 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 18 of 22 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 21 of 22 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 0 of 22 model lines read
Show the 22 model lines we read
Model lineFrame type and materialAxle brandAxle or suspension warranty stated by the makerBrake type and axles brakedWiring and lightsDeck or floor material and thickness
Model 4414 Stackernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 9300not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 9400not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 9500not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 9600not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 9807not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 9808not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 3110not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 3182not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listednot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 4410 Car Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 4926not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 3112not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 3150not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 4412 Car Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 4941not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 9651not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 8413 Combonot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 9751not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 8107not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 8117not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 8127not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Model 8271not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed

Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Horse trailers$27,300 to $90,100
median $38,400
124 listings, updated October 2026
$10,950 to $56,100
median $25,700
70 listings, updated October 2026
Stock trailers$23,300 to $46,400
median $33,150
64 listings, updated October 2026
$13,150 to $32,300
median $18,950
14 listings, updated October 2026
Car hauler$10,700 to $43,000
median $14,900
21 listings, updated October 2026
$11,700 to $46,400
median $27,950
5 listings, updated October 2026
Under 10,000 GVWR$10,950 to $31,600
median $11,500
7 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet
12,000 to 14,000 GVWR$15,200 to $55,300
median $41,500
6 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet
Cargo and enclosed$15,800 to $29,400
median $19,000
5 listings, updated October 2026
$16,350 to $42,000
median $34,100
7 listings, updated October 2026

Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.

Recall history

14 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Featherlite trailers, received 1995 to 2024. 1 was received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

December 13, 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V931000

Maker named by NHTSA

Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC (Featherlite) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Living Quarters Horse Trailers, models 7821, 7841, 9807, and 9808. The cooktop may have a rubber gas line instead of a copper line.

Remedy as filed

Dealers will install a copper extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Featherlite customer service at 1-800-800-1230.

NHTSA lists about 30 potentially affected units for this campaign.
May 8, 2012, NHTSA campaign 12V201000

Maker named by NHTSA

FEATHERLITE, INC.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

FEATHERLITE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR AXLE. THE BEARING SYSTEM HAS EXHIBITED LOW DURABILITY LIFE IN CERTAIN VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.

Remedy as filed

FEATHERLITE IS WORKING WITH THE MERITOR TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2012. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN 11V-396. TRAILERS THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER THE PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN WILL ALSO NEED TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-563-547-6000.

NHTSA lists about 153 potentially affected units for this campaign.
March 22, 2012, NHTSA campaign 12V113000

Maker named by NHTSA

FEATHERLITE, INC.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

FEATHERLITE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 8415 TRAILERS, EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMPS. SOME OF THESE PUMPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF SOME CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THESE PUMPS WHICH CAN RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE.

Remedy as filed

FEATHERLITE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-877-903-1444.

NHTSA lists about 5 potentially affected units for this campaign.
March 1, 2011, NHTSA campaign 11V396000

Maker named by NHTSA

FEATHERLITE, INC.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

FEATHERLITE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2012 FEATHERLITE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES THAT CONTAIN THE FAG BRAND BEARING SYSTEM. THE BEARING SYSTEM HAS EXHIBITED LOW DURABILITY LIFE IN CERTAIN VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.

Remedy as filed

FEATHERLITE HAS NOTIFIED OWNERS AND ARVINMERITOR IS PERFORMING THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR'S ONTRAC PERFORMANCE PLUS CALL CENTER AT 1-866-668-7221 OR FEATHERLITE AT 1-563-547-6000.

NHTSA lists about 127 potentially affected units for this campaign.
November 18, 2010, NHTSA campaign 10V573000

Maker named by NHTSA

FEATHERLITE, INC.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

FEATHERLITE TRAILERS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

Remedy as filed

FEATHERLITE TRAILERS IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR FEATHERLITE TRAILERS AT 1-877-903-1444.

NHTSA lists about 4 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Showing the 5 most recent of 14 campaigns. See every campaign on NHTSA by searching the campaign number or the maker name.

Campaigns not counted

These campaigns were filed under this maker's name but cover other kinds of vehicles or do not name this brand's trailers. They are left out of the count.

  • 05V280000, June 14, 2005: Summary names motor homes or motorcoaches.
  • 03V462000, November 6, 2003: Summary names RV, motorcoach, or travel trailer products and no covered trailer type.
  • 01V091001, March 20, 2001: Summary names RV, motorcoach, or travel trailer products and no covered trailer type.
  • 01V033002, February 7, 2001: Summary names RV, motorcoach, or travel trailer products and no covered trailer type.
  • 00V215001, August 4, 2000: Summary names motor homes or motorcoaches.
  • 98V167004, September 15, 1998: Summary names motor homes or motorcoaches.

Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.

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