Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
COTTRELL
Model Of Vehicle
CAR HAULER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V249000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
These Components May Potentially Overheat Without Blowing The Fuse Which Could Cause A Fire In The Electrical Circuit.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050222
End Of Manufacture
20060628
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
63
Date Owners Notified
20060629
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060713