Recall 11V594000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2006-2011 COTTRELL TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,767 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V594000 |
| Manufacturer | COTTRELL, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,767 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
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
MERITOR IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE MERITORS RECALL (NHTSA 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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V863000 | 2019 COTTRELL 2-CAR CARRIER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 40 | |
| 21V626000 | 2020 COTTRELL 1-CAR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 878 | |
| 19V771000 | 2019 COTTRELL 1-CAR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 89 | |
| 14V028000 | 2008 COTTRELL CX-09LS3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 779 | |
| 12V370000 | 2011 COTTRELL TRAILER | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1,767 | |
| 07V548000 | 2004 COTTRELL C-8ENC | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 68 | |
| 06V249000 | 2005 COTTRELL CAR HAULER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 63 | |
| 05V534000 | 2006 COTTRELL C-9ENC | STRUCTURE | 38 | |
| 04V026000 | 2004 COTTRELL C-8ENC | TRAILER HITCHES | 54 | |
| 85V096000 | 1984 COTTRELL COTTRELL | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 268 |