Letter from congressman ross on behalf of constituent re safety concern with commercial vehicles and the responsibility of the vehicle and vehicle components. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle's axles needed to be replaced. The consumer was informed the axle ends were discontinued in 2009 and that the units would catch fire. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The consumer had possession of the axles that were removed from the vehicle.
The worst 2009 Cottrell Trailer problems
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Recalls 2
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Cottrell is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 trailers equipped with a Meritor axle. The bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.
- Risk
- Prolonged use of the system in these applications can result in the degradation of the bearing grease, thereby potentially resulting in a bearing failure and subsequent wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- Cottrell is working with the Meritor to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2012. This recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaign 11V‑594. Trailers that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. Owners may contact Meritor OnTrac Performance Plus Call Center at 1‑866‑668‑7221, option 5.
Recall number 12V370000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Cottrell is recalling all models of cottrell trailers, model year 2006 through 2011, equipped with meritor axles that contain the fag brand bearing system. The bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.
- Risk
- Prolonged use of the system in these applications can result in the degradation of the bearing grease, thereby potentially resulting in a bearing failure and subsequent wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- Meritor is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see meritors recall (the federal safety agency no. 11e-015). Meritor will perform the repairs free of charge. Owners may contact meritor's ontrac performance plus call center at 1‑866‑668‑7221.
Recall number 11V594000 · Recall details
What 2009 Cottrell Trailer owners say
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Questions about the 2009 Cottrell Trailer
Is the 2009 Cottrell Trailer reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Cottrell Trailer, fewer than a typical Trailer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Cottrell Trailer?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2009 Cottrell Trailer have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and power train.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Cottrell Trailer transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V594000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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