Recall 07V-548: 2003–2008 Cottrell C-8ENC
COTTRELL, INC. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Dec 3, 2007, covering about 68 vehicles.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COTTRELL, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V548000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-548?
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.
How is recall 07V-548 fixed?
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 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.