2011 Cottrell Trailer problems

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

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