| Make : COTTRELL | Model : C-8ENC | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020901 - 20031130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V026000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040115 | Date Received by ODI: 20040115 | Date Added to Database: 20040122 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COTTRELL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COTTRELL, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 54 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CAR-HAUL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WELDING OF THE LANDING LEG TO THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE PREMATURE CRACKING. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. COTTRELL WILL WELD REINFORCEMENT PIECES TO THE LANDING LEG OF THE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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