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2019 Cottrell 1-CAR recall: exterior lighting

Cottrell, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 28, 2019. It covers about 89 vehicles.

vehicles affected
89
reported
Oct 28, 2019
owners notified
Oct 28, 2019

Exterior lighting

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V771000

Is there a recall on the 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 19V771000, reported on October 28, 2019, covers about 89 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V771000?

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.

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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