Cottrell, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V534000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V534000 by Cottrell, Inc.. Includes 38 affected units, ROOF BRACKETS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V534000

Manufacturer: Cottrell, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-11-21T00:00:00

Subject: Roof brackets

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 38

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V534000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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