Recall 12V201000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2006-2012 FEATHERLITE 8261
RECALL This recall affects up to 153 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V201000 |
| Manufacturer | FEATHERLITE, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 153 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2006 FEATHERLITE 1075, 2007 FEATHERLITE 4941, 2007 FEATHERLITE 1075, 2007 FEATHERLITE 4940, 2008 FEATHERLITE 8261, 2008 FEATHERLITE 8270, 2008 FEATHERLITE 8191, 2008 FEATHERLITE 8260, 2008 FEATHERLITE 1075, 2009 FEATHERLITE 1076, 2009 FEATHERLITE 8261, 2009 FEATHERLITE 8270, 2009 FEATHERLITE 8581, 2009 FEATHERLITE 1075, 2010 FEATHERLITE 4941, 2010 FEATHERLITE 1076, 2010 FEATHERLITE 1075, 2011 FEATHERLITE TRAILER, 2011 FEATHERLITE 1076, 2011 FEATHERLITE 1075, 2012 FEATHERLITE 8270
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Defect Description
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.
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 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.
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 | |
| 10V573000 | 2009 FEATHERLITE TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 4 | |
| 11V396000 | 2012 FEATHERLITE TRAILER | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 127 | |
| 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 |