Cottrell 1-car recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 10, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Cottrell, Inc. recalls 2019–2021 Cottrell 1-car, 1-car Carrier

Recall number

21V626000

Brand / firm

Cottrell

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 878 units

Why it was recalled

Without the proper reflective equipment, the trailers may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.