Recall 11V-396: 2007–2012 Featherlite Trailer

FEATHERLITE, INC. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Mar 1, 2011, covering about 127 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-396
Report date
Mar 1, 2011
Vehicles affected
127
Owners notified
Mar 29, 2011

The problem

Featherlite 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.

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 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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerFEATHERLITE, INC.
ComponentPower Train › Axle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V396000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Featherlite Trailer2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-396?

Featherlite 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.

How is recall 11V-396 fixed?

Featherlite 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.