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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 07V548📅 Dec 3, 2007

2003–2008 Cottrell C-8ENC recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
07V548000
Manufacturer
COTTRELL, INC.
Vehicles affected
68
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 17, 2007
Built
Sep 3, 2002 – Jul 6, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 07V548 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 07V548?

2003–2008 Cottrell C-8ENC. 68 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.