2006-2011 Cottrell Trailer recall: non-powered axle assembly
Cottrell, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 31, 2012. It covers about 1,767 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,767
- reported
- Jul 31, 2012
- owners notified
- Jul 27, 2012
- related complaints
- 1
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 12V370000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2011 Cottrell Trailer non-powered axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 12V370000, reported on July 31, 2012, covers about 1,767 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V370000?
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.
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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