What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2012012
- Recall date
- 12 January 2012
- Make
- Cottrell
- Models
- Classic Series Trailers, Nextgen, Hi Pro Series
- Model years
- 2006 to 2011
- Vehicle class
- Heavy Trailer
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 54
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain car hauler trailers equipped with Meritor TL series axles, the wheel bearings may wear prematurely. Bearing failure could cause a wheel-end fire, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Authorized service facilities will replace the hub assemblies. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2012284.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2012012.