NHTSA Recall 11V594000: Axle assembly (power train)
COTTRELL, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,767 vehicles. It affects 2006–2011 Cottrell Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V594000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 19, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 3, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
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
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.
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 11V594000
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.