Recall 05V534000: COTTRELL, INC.

Report received

Nov 21, 2005

Manufacturer

COTTRELL, INC.

Potentially affected

38vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain car haul trailers equipped with roofs that raise and lower, the roof is attached to a raising/lowering mechanism by brackets that are fastened to the roof. These brackets may experience high stress during the process of seating the roof in the down position, and that the fasteners used to secure the roof to the brackets may not be able to withstand those stresses.

Possible consequence

The roof might separate from the trailer and a crash could occur or property damage.

Remedy

Cottrell will inspect and repair all four corners of the head-ramp and the trailer. All three customers have been notified and 36 out of 38 trailers have been repaired. Owners may contact cottrell at 770-532-7251.