Recall 11V396000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2007-2012 FEATHERLITE TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 127 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V396000 |
| Manufacturer | FEATHERLITE, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 127 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for FEATHERLITE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V931000 | 2023 FEATHERLITE 9807 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 30 | |
| 23V320000 | 2022 FEATHERLITE HORSE TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 317 | |
| 12V201000 | 2008 FEATHERLITE 8261 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 153 | |
| 10V573000 | 2009 FEATHERLITE TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 4 | |
| 10V615000 | 2006 FEATHERLITE LIVING QUARTER | EQUIPMENT | 57 | |
| 05V280000 | 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 110 | |
| 04V248000 | 2002 FEATHERLITE H3-45S1 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 26 | |
| 04V253000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 1648 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 209 | |
| 03V501000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 1075 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 9 | |
| 03V462000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 4940 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 498 |