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NHTSA Recall 12V201000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

FEATHERLITE, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 153 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Featherlite 1075.

153
vehicles potentially affected
10
models affected
2012
owners notified (May 24)
NHTSA campaign12V201000
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Report receivedMay 8, 2012
Owner notificationMay 24, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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 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.

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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V201000

Make and modelModel years
Featherlite 10752006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Featherlite 10762009, 2010, 2011
Featherlite 49402007
Featherlite 49412007, 2010
Featherlite 81912008
Featherlite 82602008
Featherlite 82612008, 2009
Featherlite 82702008, 2009, 2012
Featherlite 85812009
Featherlite Trailer2011

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.