Trailer hitchesRecall 04V-026 · 2003–2004 Cottrell C-8ENC
COTTRELL, INC. recall 04V-026 covers 54 2003–2004 Cottrell C-8ENC for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN CAR-HAUL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WELDING OF THE LANDING LEG TO THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE PREMATURE CRACKING.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. COTTRELL WILL WELD REINFORCEMENT PIECES TO THE LANDING LEG OF THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 2002 to November 30, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.