2019 Cottrell 1-CAR Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR problems

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Exterior lightingReported August 10, 2021 · 878 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2018-2021 1-Car Carrier trailers. These trailers were manufactured without side and rear reflex reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without the proper reflective equipment, the trailers may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cottrell will provide 4 reflex reflectors and installation instructions to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cottrell's customer service at 1‑770‑532‑7251. Cottrell's number for this recall is 2021 1-Car Reflector.

Recall number 21V626000 · Recall details

Exterior lightingReported October 28, 2019 · 89 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2018-2019 1-Car trailers. The vehicles may be missing marker lights at the center of the bottom rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The lack of the marker lights may reduce the trailer's visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cottrell has notified the owner of the affected trailers and has been working to schedule the modification of all units, free of charge. No additional owner letters will be mailed. The recall began on October 28, 2019. Owners may contact Cottrell at 1‑800‑827‑0132. Cottrell's number for this recall is 1-car.

Recall number 19V771000 · Recall details

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Is the 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR have?

2 recalls, covering exterior lighting.

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