2019–2021 Cottrell 2-Car Carrier Recall: Four side-rear reflex reflectors are missing
NHTSA campaign 21V863000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Nov 5, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
Missing reflex reflectors reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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Cottrell will provide a reflex reflector kit, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 2, 2022. Owners may contact Cottrell customer service at 1-866-299-2690. Cottrell's number for this recall is 2021 2-Car Reflector.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cottrell | 2-Car Carrier | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V863000 (manufacturer number 2021 2-Car Reflector). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.