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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V026📅 Jan 22, 2004

2003–2004 Cottrell C-8ENC recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

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

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V026000
Manufacturer
COTTRELL, INC.
Vehicles affected
54
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 15, 2004
Built
Sep 1, 2002 – Nov 30, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V026 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V026?

2003–2004 Cottrell C-8ENC. 54 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cottrell dealer to book the free repair.