NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Cottrell 1-Car Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2019 Cottrell 1-Car has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Cottrell dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Cottrell 1-Car. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA #21V626000Reported August 10, 2021 · Cottrell, Inc.
Potentially affected: 878 vehicles
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Without the proper reflective equipment, the trailers may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA #19V771000Reported October 28, 2019 · Cottrell, Inc.
Potentially affected: 89 vehicles
Defect description
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2018-2019 1-Car trailers. The vehicles may be missing marker lights at the center of the bottom rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
The lack of the marker lights may reduce the trailer's visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Cottrell has notified the owner of the affected trailers and has been working to schedule the modification of all units, free of charge. No additional owner letters will be mailed. The recall began on October 28, 2019. Owners may contact Cottrell at 1-800-827-0132. Cottrell's number for this recall is 1-car.
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.safercar.gov.
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