2003 COTTRELL C-8ENC RECALL - #04V026000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
ON CERTAIN CAR-HAUL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WELDING OF THE LANDING LEG TO THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE PREMATURE CRACKING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 COTTRELL C-8ENC |
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| Manufacturer |
COTTRELL, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2002 - 11/30/2003 |
| Recalled on |
1/22/2004 |
| Influenced by |
COTTRELL, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/15/2004 |
| # Affected |
54 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN CAR-HAUL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WELDING OF THE LANDING LEG TO THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE PREMATURE CRACKING. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. COTTRELL WILL WELD REINFORCEMENT PIECES TO THE LANDING LEG OF THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 COTTRELL C-8ENC Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
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