Cottrell, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Cottrell, Inc. in 2006. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 13, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRACTOR/TRAILER LIGHT WIRING

ON CERTAIN CAR HAULING TRAILERS WITH AN EXTRA NIGHT LOADING LIGHT OPTION (6LIGHT/7LIGHT), THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER LIGHTS WERE WIRED TO ONE SWITCH RATHER THAN TWO SEPARATE SWITCHES. THESE LIGHTS MAY HAVE A FUSE IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT IS RATED HIGHER THAN THE OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE CIRCUIT.

NHTSA ID: 06V249000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 63

Consequence Summary:

THESE COMPONENTS MAY POTENTIALLY OVERHEAT WITHOUT BLOWING THE FUSE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.

Corrective Action:

ONE-SWITCH CIRCUITS WILL BE REWIRED TO CREATE TWO-SWITCH CIRCUITS. ALL CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED TO DISABLE THE NIGHT-LOADING LIGHT OPTION AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO HAVE THESE TRAILERS REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COTTRELL AT 1-770-532-7251.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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