NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Cottrell 1-Car Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Cottrell 1-Car has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2021 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.
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