Does the 2009 Cottrell Trailer have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 Cottrell Trailer recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cottrell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Cottrell Trailer?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 Cottrell Trailer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 Cottrell Trailer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Cottrell been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cottrell dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2009 Cottrell Trailer recalls, newest first

July 31, 2012NHTSA 12V3700001,767 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 19, 2011NHTSA 11V5940001,767 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Cottrell Trailer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train1

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Other 2009 Cottrell models

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Questions

Does the 2009 Cottrell Trailer have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 Cottrell Trailer recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cottrell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Cottrell Trailer?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.