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
8270
Year
2008
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