Cottrell bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.
The short version
COTTRELL, INC. reported a problem with the power train axle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
COTTRELL IS RECALLING ALL MODELS OF COTTRELL TRAILERS, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AXLES THAT CONTAIN THE FAG BRAND BEARING SYSTEM. THE BEARING SYSTEM HAS EXHIBITED LOW DURABILITY LIFE IN CERTAIN VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
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.
MERITOR WILL PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-594.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 11V-594 |
What changed
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