COTTRELL COTTRELL 1-CAR CARRIER Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
COTTRELL 1-CAR CARRIER
Brand
COTTRELL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Cottrell, Inc. is recalling certain COTTRELL 1-CAR CARRIER vehicles due to exterior lighting issues. The lack of the marker lights may reduce the trailer's visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2018-2019 1-Car trailers. The vehicles may be missing marker lights at the center of the bottom rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The lack of the marker lights may reduce the trailer's visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Cottrell has notified the owner of the affected trailers and has been working to schedule the modification of all units, free of charge. No additional owner letters will be mailed. The recall began on October 28, 2019. Owners may contact Cottrell at 1-800-827-0132. Cottrell's number for this recall is 1-car.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026