NHTSA recall campaign
04V026000
ManufacturerCOTTRELL, INC.Reported2004-01-15Affected54 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN CAR-HAUL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WELDING OF THE LANDING LEG TO THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE PREMATURE CRACKING.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. COTTRELL WILL WELD REINFORCEMENT PIECES TO THE LANDING LEG OF THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →