Featherlite Recalls Trailers Due to Rear Axle Bearing Fire Risk

Plain-English summary

Featherlite, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 trailers equipped with a Meritor axle. The recall involves specific models including the 8261, 8270, 1076, and 4941, among others, manufactured between 2006 and 2012. The defect involves the rear axle bearing system, which has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.

Prolonged use of the system can result in the degradation of the bearing grease. This degradation can potentially lead to a bearing failure and a subsequent wheel end fire. This recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaign 11V-396, and trailers repaired under the previous campaign also need to be repaired under this new campaign.

Featherlite is working with Meritor to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2012. Owners may contact Featherlite at 1-563-547-6000 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product

FEATHERLITE 8261, 8270, 1076, 4941

Brand

FEATHERLITE

Manufacturer

FEATHERLITE, INC.

Category

Vehicle — Trailer

Hazard

• fire
• bearing-failure

Affected units

153

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