- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Cottrell Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2006 Cottrell Trailer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2012 for the non-powered axle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2006 Cottrell Trailer recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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No complaints about the 2006 Cottrell Trailer yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2006 Cottrell Trailer
Does the 2006 Cottrell Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Cottrell Trailer: non-powered axle assembly (July 2012); axle assembly (December 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2006 Cottrell Trailer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2006 Cottrell Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Cottrell Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2006 Cottrell Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data