Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
COTTRELL
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V594000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1767
Date Owners Notified
20110103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Date Report Received
20111219