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2011 Featherlite Trailer problems

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Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported May 8, 2012 · 153 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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
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.

Recall number 12V201000 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported March 1, 2011 · 127 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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
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.

Recall number 11V396000 · Recall details

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2 recalls, covering suspension and power train.

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