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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V863📅 Nov 8, 2021

2019–2021 Cottrell 2-CAR Carrier recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2019-2022 2-Car Carrier vehicles. Four side-rear reflex reflectors are missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

💥 The risk

Missing reflex reflectors reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Cottrell will provide a reflex reflector kit, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 2, 2022. Owners may contact Cottrell customer service at 1-866-299-2690. Cottrell's number for this recall is 2021 2-Car Reflector.

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
21V863000
Manufacturer recall #
2021 2-Car Reflector
Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Vehicles affected
40
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-866-299-2690
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 8, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 21V863 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 21V863?

2019–2021 Cottrell 2-CAR Carrier. 40 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-866-299-2690.