Recall 05V534000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2004-2006 COTTRELL C-9ENC
RECALL This recall affects up to 38 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V534000 |
| Manufacturer | COTTRELL, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 38 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CAR HAUL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ROOFS THAT RAISE AND LOWER, THE ROOF IS ATTACHED TO A RAISING/LOWERING MECHANISM BY BRACKETS THAT ARE FASTENED TO THE ROOF. THESE BRACKETS MAY EXPERIENCE HIGH STRESS DURING THE PROCESS OF SEATING THE ROOF IN THE DOWN POSITION, AND THAT THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE ROOF TO THE BRACKETS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THOSE STRESSES.
Safety Consequence
THE ROOF MIGHT SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
COTTRELL WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR ALL FOUR CORNERS OF THE HEAD-RAMP AND THE TRAILER. ALL THREE CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND 36 OUT OF 38 TRAILERS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COTTRELL AT 770-532-7251.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V863000 | 2019 COTTRELL 2-CAR CARRIER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 40 | |
| 21V626000 | 2020 COTTRELL 1-CAR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 878 | |
| 19V771000 | 2019 COTTRELL 1-CAR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 89 | |
| 14V028000 | 2008 COTTRELL CX-09LS3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 779 | |
| 12V370000 | 2011 COTTRELL TRAILER | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1,767 | |
| 11V594000 | 2011 COTTRELL TRAILER | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1,767 | |
| 07V548000 | 2004 COTTRELL C-8ENC | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 68 | |
| 06V249000 | 2005 COTTRELL CAR HAULER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 63 | |
| 04V026000 | 2004 COTTRELL C-8ENC | TRAILER HITCHES | 54 | |
| 85V096000 | 1984 COTTRELL COTTRELL | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 268 |