Featherlite Trailer 2011

Model Trailer made in 2011 by Featherlite got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
12V201000FEATHERLITE, INC. V (Vehicle)153MFRFEATHERLITE, INC.05/08/201205/08/2012
Defect SummaryFeatherlite 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.
Consequence SummaryProlonged 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.
Corrective SummaryFeatherlite is working with the meritor to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 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.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
11V396000FEATHERLITE, INC. V (Vehicle)12703/29/2011MFRFEATHERLITE, INC.03/01/201108/04/2011
Defect SummaryFeatherlite is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 featherlite trailers equipped with arvinmeritor axles that contain the fag brand bearing system. the bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.
Consequence SummaryProlonged 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.
Corrective SummaryFeatherlite has notified owners and arvinmeritor is performing the repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on march 29, 2011. owners may contact arvinmeritor's ontrac performance plus call center at 1-866-668-7221 or featherlite at 1-563-547-6000.
NotesOwners 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 .