The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V626000·Announced 2021-08-10

Cottrell Recalls 2019-2021 1-Car Trailers for Missing Reflectors

Cottrell is recalling 2019-2021 1-Car Carrier trailers because they lack required side and rear reflex reflectors, which may reduce visibility and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing safety equipment) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Cottrell, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 1-Car Carrier trailers. These vehicles were manufactured without the required side and rear reflex reflectors, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The missing reflective equipment may result in reduced visibility of the trailers, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 878 units.

Owners will receive notification letters from Cottrell, which were mailed on August 11, 2021. Cottrell will provide four reflex reflectors and installation instructions to owners free of charge. Owners may contact Cottrell's customer service at 1-770-532-7251 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
COTTRELL 1-CAR
Brand
COTTRELL
Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
878

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 1-CAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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