Featherlite recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Featherlite 1075 2006–2011
- Featherlite 1076 2009–2011
- Featherlite 4940 2007
- Featherlite 4941 2007, 2010
- Featherlite 8191 2008
- Featherlite 8260 2008
- Featherlite 8261 2008–2009
- Featherlite 8270 2008–2009, 2012
- Featherlite 8581 2009
- Featherlite Trailer 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V201000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Featherlite, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 2012
- Owners notified
- May 24, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 153
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Featherlite recall: Power train Mar 1, 2011
- Featherlite recall: Equipment Nov 18, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.