2006β2011 Featherlite 1075 & 2009β2011 Featherlite 1076 + 8 more recall: suspension
β οΈ What's 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.
π₯ The risk
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.
π§ 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V201000
- Manufacturer
- FEATHERLITE, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 153
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 24, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationΒs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.