COTTRELL 2011 COTTRELL TRAILER Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2011 COTTRELL TRAILER
Brand
COTTRELL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2011
COTTRELL, INC. is recalling certain 2011 COTTRELL TRAILER vehicles due to suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly issues. Prolonged use of the system in these applications can result in the degradation of the bearing grease, thereby potentially resulting in a bearing fail.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Cottrell is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 trailers equipped with a Meritor axle. The bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Cottrell is working with the Meritor to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2012. This recall campaign supersedes previous recall campaign 11V-594. Trailers that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. Owners may contact Meritor OnTrac Performance Plus Call Center at 1-866-668-7221, option 5.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026