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2003-2004 Cottrell C-8ENC recall: trailer hitches

Cottrell, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 15, 2004. It covers about 54 vehicles.

vehicles affected
54
reported
Jan 15, 2004
owners notified
Jan 15, 2004

Trailer hitches

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 04V026000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Cottrell C-8ENC trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 04V026000, reported on January 15, 2004, covers about 54 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V026000?

All owners have been contacted. Cottrell will weld reinforcement pieces to the landing leg of the kingpin assembly.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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