CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 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."
- Risk
- Without the proper reflective equipment, the trailers may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Cottrell 1-Car Carrier trailers were built without the side and rear reflex reflectors required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. Without these reflectors, the trailer may be less visible to other drivers, especially in low light, which raises the risk of a crash.
Cottrell will provide four reflex reflectors and installation instructions to affected owners at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. If you own one of these trailers, you can contact Cottrell customer service at 1-770-532-7251, referencing recall number 2021 1-Car Reflector.
Check your trailer's VIN for open recalls, and contact Cottrell if you believe your trailer is affected but have not received a notice.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cottrell 1-CAR | 201920202021 |
|---|