The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V863000·Announced 2021-11-05

Cottrell Recalls 2-Car Carriers Due to Missing Rear Reflectors

Cottrell is recalling 2019-2022 2-Car Carriers because four side-rear reflex reflectors are missing, which reduces visibility and increases 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 risk-of-harm product (missing safety reflectors increasing crash risk) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cottrell, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2022 2-Car Carrier vehicles. The recall is due to four missing side-rear reflex reflectors, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The missing reflectors reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners should contact Cottrell customer service at 1-866-299-2690 to arrange for a free reflex reflector kit. Owner letters were mailed on February 2, 2022. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
COTTRELL 2-CAR CARRIER
Brand
COTTRELL
Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Car Carrier
Hazard
Affected units
40

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)

  • 2-CAR CARRIER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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