Cottrell, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V026000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V026000 by Cottrell, Inc.. Includes 54 affected units, COTTRELL/KINGPIN WELDING, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain car-haul trailers, improper welding of the landing leg to the kingpin assembly could cause premature cracking.

Corrective Action

All owners have been contacted. cottrell will weld reinforcement pieces to the landing leg of the kingpin assembly.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V026000

Manufacturer: Cottrell, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-01-15T00:00:00

Subject: Cottrell/kingpin welding

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 54

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain car-haul trailers, improper welding of the landing leg to the kingpin assembly could cause premature cracking.

Consequence Summary: This could cause the trailer to detach from the tractor increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: All owners have been contacted. cottrell will weld reinforcement pieces to the landing leg of the kingpin assembly.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ajvy-zsgv_48wa

NHTSA ID: 04V026000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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