Cottrell recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Cottrell vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Nov 5, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Cottrell 2-Car Carrier — Exterior Lighting
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2019-2022 2-Car Carrier vehicles. Four side-rear reflex reflectors are missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
21V863000 · 40 units · Cottrell, Inc.
- Aug 10, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Cottrell 1-Car, Cottrell 1-Car Carrier — Exterior Lighting
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."
21V626000 · 878 units · Cottrell, Inc.
- Oct 28, 2019Crash risk2019 Cottrell 1-Car, Cottrell 1-Car Carrier — Exterior Lighting
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."
19V771000 · 89 units · Cottrell, Inc.
- Jan 30, 2014Fire risk2011 Cottrell 3.5-Car CS, 2008–2010 Cottrell 4-Car CS, 2005–2012 Cottrell C-11LT and 16 other models — Electrical System
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 auto transporter vehicles equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
14V028000 · 779 units · Cottrell, Inc.
- Jul 31, 2012Fire risk2006–2011 Cottrell Trailer — Suspension
Cottrell is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 trailers equipped with a Meritor axle. The bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications.
12V370000 · 2K units · COTTRELL, INC.
- Dec 19, 2011Fire risk2006–2011 Cottrell Trailer — Power Train
COTTRELL IS RECALLING ALL MODELS OF COTTRELL TRAILERS, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AXLES THAT CONTAIN THE FAG BRAND BEARING SYSTEM. THE BEARING SYSTEM HAS EXHIBITED LOW DURABILITY LIFE IN CERTAIN VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
11V594000 · 2K units · COTTRELL, INC.
- Dec 3, 2007Crash risk2003–2008 Cottrell C-8ENC — Structure
ON CERTAIN CAR HAUL TRAILERS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH ROOFS THAT RAISE AND LOWER, THE ROOFS ARE ATTACHED TO A RAISING/LOWERING MECHANISM BY ROUND TUBES THAT ARE WELDED TO THE ROOF. THERE ARE 4 TUBES WELDED TO EACH ROOF AND 2 ROOFS PER EACH COMPLETE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. THE BASE MATERIAL AROUND THE WELDED CONNECTION MAY EXPERIENCE A FATIGUE FAILURE DURING HIGH MILEAGE OPERATION.
07V548000 · 68 units · COTTRELL, INC.
- Jul 13, 2006Fire risk2005–2006 Cottrell Car Hauler — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN CAR HAULING TRAILERS WITH AN EXTRA NIGHT LOADING LIGHT OPTION (6LIGHT/7LIGHT), THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER LIGHTS WERE WIRED TO ONE SWITCH RATHER THAN TWO SEPARATE SWITCHES. THESE LIGHTS MAY HAVE A FUSE IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT IS RATED HIGHER THAN THE OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE CIRCUIT.
06V249000 · 63 units · COTTRELL, INC.
- Nov 21, 2005Crash risk2004–2006 Cottrell C-9ENC — Structure
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.
05V534000 · 38 units · COTTRELL, INC.
- Jan 15, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Cottrell C-8ENC — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN CAR-HAUL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WELDING OF THE LANDING LEG TO THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE PREMATURE CRACKING.
04V026000 · 54 units · COTTRELL, INC.
- Aug 15, 2002Crash risk2000–2001 Cottrell Trailer — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE CIRCUIT.
02V139022 · 2K units · COTTRELL, INC.