Featherlite 1076 (2009) – 12V201000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

FEATHERLITE

Model Of Vehicle

1076

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

12V201000

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

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Featherlite, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

153

Date Owners Notified

20120524

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Featherlite, Inc.

Date Report Received

20120508

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard