Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
COTTRELL
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
12V370000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered 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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1767
Date Owners Notified
20120727
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120731