2008 Featherlite 8261 | 2012 Featherlite 8270 | 2009 Featherlite 1076 | 2007 Featherlite 4941 | 2008 Featherlite 8270 | 2009 Featherlite 8261 | 2006 Featherlite 1075 | 2007 Featherlite 1075 | 2008 Featherlite 8191 | 2011 Featherlite Trailer | 2008 Featherlite 8260 | 2009 Featherlite 8270 | 2010 Featherlite 4941 | 2009 Featherlite 8581 | 2008 Featherlite 1075 | 2009 Featherlite 1075 | 2011 Featherlite 1076 | 2007 Featherlite 4940 | 2010 Featherlite 1076 | 2011 Featherlite 1075 — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Published May 8, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 8, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V201000, published May 8, 2012. Recalling firm: Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC; 2008 Featherlite 8261 | 2012 Featherlite 8270 | 2009 Featherlite 1076 | 2007 Featherlite 4941 | 2008 Featherlite 8270 | 2009 Featherlite 8261 | 2006 Featherlite 1075 | 2007 Featherlite 1075 | 2008 Featherlite 8191 | 2011 Featherlite Trailer | 2008 Featherlite 8260 | 2009 Featherlite 8270 | 2010 Featherlite 4941 | 2009 Featherlite 8581 | 2008 Featherlite 1075 | 2009 Featherlite 1075 | 2011 Featherlite 1076 | 2007 Featherlite 4940 | 2010 Featherlite 1076 | 2011 Featherlite 1075 — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FEATHERLITE
- Model
- 8261
- Manufacturer
- Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC
- Lot
- 2008 FEATHERLITE 8261 | 2012 FEATHERLITE 8270 | 2009 FEATHERLITE 1076 | 2007 FEATHERLITE 4941 | 2008 FEATHERLITE 8270 | 2009 FEATHERLITE 8261 | 2006 FEATHERLITE 1075 | 2007 FEATHERLITE 1075 | 2008 FEATHERLITE 8191 | 2011 FEATHERLITE TRAILER | 2008 FEATHERLITE 8260 | 2009 FEATHERLITE 8270 | 2010 FEATHERLITE 4941 | 2009 FEATHERLITE 8581 | 2008 FEATHERLITE 1075 | 2009 FEATHERLITE 1075 | 2011 FEATHERLITE 1076 | 2007 FEATHERLITE 4940 | 2010 FEATHERLITE 1076 | 2011 FEATHERLITE 1075
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Featherlite 8261 | 2012 Featherlite 8270 | 2009 Featherlite 1076 | 2007 Featherlite 4941 | 2008 Featherlite 8270 | 2009 Featherlite 8261 | 2006 Featherlite 1075 | 2007 Featherlite 1075 | 2008 Featherlite 8191 | 2011 Featherlite Trailer | 2008 Featherlite 8260 | 2009 Featherlite 8270 | 2010 Featherlite 4941 | 2009 Featherlite 8581 | 2008 Featherlite 1075 | 2009 Featherlite 1075 | 2011 Featherlite 1076 | 2007 Featherlite 4940 | 2010 Featherlite 1076 | 2011 Featherlite 1075 — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V201000 on May 8, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FEATHERLITE. Model: 8261.