Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Car Haul Trailers Equipped With Roofs That Raise And Lower, The Roof Is Attached To A Raising/Lowering Mechanism By Brackets That Are Fastened To The Roof. These Brackets May Experience High Stress During The Process Of Seating The Roof In The Down Position, And That The Fasteners Used To Secure The Roof To The Brackets May Not Be Able To Withstand Those Stresses.
Make Of Vehicle
COTTRELL
Model Of Vehicle
C-9ENC
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V534000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
The Roof Might Separate From The Trailer And A Crash Could Occur Or Property Damage.
Fix Defect
Cottrell Will Inspect And Repair All Four Corners Of The Head-Ramp And The Trailer. All Three Customers Have Been Notified And 36 Out Of 38 Trailers Have Been Repaired. Owners May Contact Cottrell At 770-532-7251.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030801
End Of Manufacture
20051130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38
Date Owners Notified
20051221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Date Report Received
20051121