2006-2012 Featherlite 1075, Featherlite 1076 and others recall: non-powered axle assembly
Featherlite, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 8, 2012. It covers about 153 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 153
- reported
- May 8, 2012
- owners notified
- May 24, 2012
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Featherlite 1075 2006-2011 200620072008200920102011
- Featherlite 1076 2009-2011 200920102011
- Featherlite 4940 2007 2007
- Featherlite 4941 2007, 2010 20072010
- Featherlite 8191 2008 2008
- Featherlite 8260 2008 2008
- Featherlite 8261 2008-2009 20082009
- Featherlite 8270 2008-2009, 2012 200820092012
- Featherlite 8581 2009 2009
- Featherlite Trailer 2011 2011
Questions about recall 12V201000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2012 Featherlite 1075, Featherlite 1076 and others non-powered axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 12V201000, reported on May 8, 2012, covers about 153 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V201000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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