Cottrell, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Cottrell, Inc. in 2011. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 19, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRAILER AXLES/WHEEL END FIRE

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.

NHTSA ID: 11V594000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1,767

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

MERITOR IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE MERITORS RECALL (NHTSA NO. 11E-015). MERITOR WILL PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR'S ONTRAC PERFORMANCE PLUS CALL CENTER AT 1-866-668-7221.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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