Cottrell, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V548000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V548000 by Cottrell, Inc.. Includes 68 affected units, ROOF LIFT TUBE FAILURE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain car haul trailers that are equipped with roofs that raise and lower, the roofs are attached to a raising/lowering mechanism by round tubes that are welded to the roof. there are 4 tubes welded to each roof and 2 roofs per each complete piece of equipment. the base material around the welded connection may experience a fatigue failure during high mileage operation.

Corrective Action

Cottrell or a repair facility authorized by cotrell will add an additional weld pass around the roof lift tube, install an inner and outer gusset tying the roof into the roof lift tube free of charge. the recall began prior to november 21, 2007. all owners have been contacted.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V548000

Manufacturer: Cottrell, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-12-03T00:00:00

Subject: Roof lift tube failure

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 68

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain car haul trailers that are equipped with roofs that raise and lower, the roofs are attached to a raising/lowering mechanism by round tubes that are welded to the roof. there are 4 tubes welded to each roof and 2 roofs per each complete piece of equipment. the base material around the welded connection may experience a fatigue failure during high mileage operation.

Consequence Summary: Should failure occur on all four lift points, the roof might separate from the trailer increasing the risk of a crash to following vehicles.

Corrective Action: Cottrell or a repair facility authorized by cotrell will add an additional weld pass around the roof lift tube, install an inner and outer gusset tying the roof into the roof lift tube free of charge. the recall began prior to november 21, 2007. all owners have been contacted.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gak8~ckga-fwk6

NHTSA ID: 07V548000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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