Recall 06V249000: COTTRELL, INC.

Report received

Jul 13, 2006

Manufacturer

COTTRELL, INC.

Potentially affected

63vehicles

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 hauling trailers with an extra night loading light option (6light/7light), the tractor and trailer lights were wired to one switch rather than two separate switches. These lights may have a fuse in the electrical circuit that is rated higher than the other electrical components in the circuit.

Possible consequence

These components may potentially overheat without blowing the fuse which could cause a fire in the electrical circuit.

Remedy

One-switch circuits will be rewired to create two-switch circuits. All customers have been contacted to disable the night-loading light option and arrangements have been made to have these trailers repaired. Owners may contact cottrell at 1-770-532-7251.