Cottrell Car Hauler recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Cottrell Car Hauler, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jul 13, 2006Fire risk2005–2006 Cottrell Car Hauler — Exterior Lighting
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.
06V249000 · 63 units · COTTRELL, INC.