Recall 12V201000: 2006–2011 Featherlite 1075, 2009–2011 Featherlite 1076, 2007 Featherlite 4940 +7 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 8, 2012
Vehicles affected
153
Models
10
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2006 Featherlite 1075
  • 2007 Featherlite 1075
  • 2008 Featherlite 1075
  • 2009 Featherlite 1075
  • 2010 Featherlite 1075
  • 2011 Featherlite 1075
  • 2009 Featherlite 1076
  • 2010 Featherlite 1076
  • 2011 Featherlite 1076
  • 2007 Featherlite 4940
  • 2007 Featherlite 4941
  • 2010 Featherlite 4941
  • 2008 Featherlite 8191
  • 2008 Featherlite 8260
  • 2008 Featherlite 8261
  • 2009 Featherlite 8261
  • 2008 Featherlite 8270
  • 2009 Featherlite 8270
  • 2012 Featherlite 8270
  • 2009 Featherlite 8581
  • 2011 Featherlite Trailer

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V201000
Manufacturer
FEATHERLITE, INC.
Owner letters
May 24, 2012
Components
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly (Suspension)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology