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Cottrell 1-CAR recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Cottrell 1-CAR, covering 967 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Cottrell 1-CAR recalls by model year

2021 12020 12019 2

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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

Questions about the Cottrell 1-CAR recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

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How many recalls does the Cottrell 1-CAR have?

2, covering exterior lighting.

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