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.
2006-2011 · 6 model years
Cottrell Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Cottrell Trailer across 6 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Trailer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Trailer problems
Cottrell Trailer recalls 2
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.
Latest Trailer complaints
Letter from congressman ross on behalf of constituent re safety concern with commercial vehicles and the responsibility of the vehicle and vehicle components. *Ld the consumer stated the vehicle's axles needed to be replaced. The consumer was informed the axle ends were discontinued in 2009 and that the units would catch fire. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The consumer had possession of the axles that were removed from the vehicle. *Js
Questions about the Cottrell Trailer
Which Cottrell Trailer years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2009 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2009 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Cottrell Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Cottrell Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Cottrell Trailer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data