Cottrell 2003–2004 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled January 15, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04V026000 · Cottrell
Hazard
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. COTTRELL WILL WELD REINFORCEMENT PIECES TO THE LANDING LEG OF THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY.
Units
54 units
Description
ON CERTAIN CAR-HAUL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WELDING OF THE LANDING LEG TO THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE PREMATURE CRACKING.
What to do
ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. COTTRELL WILL WELD REINFORCEMENT PIECES TO THE LANDING LEG OF THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY.
Product
Cottrell C-8ENC
Manufacturer(s)
Cottrell, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →