- 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
2009 Cottrell Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Cottrell Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2012 for the non-powered axle assembly. For comparison, the 2008 has 0 and the 2010 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Trailer year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Cottrell Trailer problems
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2009 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2009 Cottrell Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2009 Cottrell Trailer
Does the 2009 Cottrell Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Cottrell Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2009 Cottrell Trailer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 9, 2017 and the latest on May 9, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2009 Cottrell Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 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 2009 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