NHTSA Recall 11V396000: Axle assembly (power train)
FEATHERLITE, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 127 vehicles. It affects 2007–2012 Featherlite Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V396000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 1, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 29, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V396000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.