2004 Cottrell C-8ENC Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 2004 Cottrell C-8ENC problems

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Structure: body: roof and pillarsReported December 3, 2007 · 68 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain car haul trailers that are equipped with roofs that raise and lower, the roofs are attached to a raising/lowering mechanism by round tubes that are welded to the roof. There are 4 tubes welded to each roof and 2 roofs per each complete piece of equipment. The base material around the welded connection may experience a fatigue failure during high mileage operation.
Risk: Should failure occur on all four lift points, the roof might separate from the trailer increasing the risk of a crash to following vehicles.
Remedy: Cottrell or a repair facility authorized by cotrell will add an additional weld pass around the roof lift tube, install an inner and outer gusset tying the roof into the roof lift tube free of charge. The recall began prior to november 21, 2007. All owners have been contacted.

Recall number 07V548000 · Recall details

Trailer hitchesReported January 15, 2004 · 54 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain car-haul trailers, improper welding of the landing leg to the kingpin assembly could cause premature cracking.
Risk: This could cause the trailer to detach from the tractor increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All owners have been contacted. Cottrell will weld reinforcement pieces to the landing leg of the kingpin assembly.

Recall number 04V026000 · Recall details

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Is the 2004 Cottrell C-8ENC reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2004 Cottrell C-8ENC.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Cottrell C-8ENC?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2004 Cottrell C-8ENC have?

2 recalls, covering structure and trailer hitches.

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