Exterior lightingRecall 21V-626 · Cottrell vehicles
Cottrell, Inc. recall 21V-626 covers 878 Cottrell vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V626000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2018-2021 1-Car Carrier trailers. These trailers were manufactured without side and rear reflex reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Without the proper reflective equipment, the trailers may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Cottrell will provide 4 reflex reflectors and installation instructions to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cottrell's customer service at 1-770-532-7251. Cottrell's number for this recall is 2021 1-Car Reflector.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.