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19V-771

Oct 28

Cottrell

Vehicles may be missing marker lights at the center of the bottom rear of the trailer

Lighting

Repair or modification

19V-770

Oct 28

Mazda

Incorrect rubber compound may have been used in the tire's manufacturing, allowing the tread to separate and detach

Tires

146

Part replacement

19E-074

Oct 28

Cummins

Component within the ECM may have cracked solder joints, possibly resulting in an engine stall

Engine and cooling

2,608

Part replacement

19V-772

Oct 25

Forest River

Fuse of the incorrect amperage was installed for the 12V refrigerator, potentially allowing the wiring to overheat

Electrical system

Part replacement

19V-769

Oct 25

Daimler Truck

Steering shaft may have been improperly installed, potentially causing a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front axle wheels

Steering

1,331

Repair or modification

19V-768

Oct 25

Mercedes-Benz

Over time, the bolt connection at the front-left mounting point on the rear axle carrier casting may fail, possibly affecting the vehicle's handling

Powertrain

Inspection

19V-767

Oct 25

Ford

This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint…

Powertrain

293,558

Part replacement

19V-766

Oct 25

Ford

Driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor…

Seat belts

366

Part replacement

19V-765

Oct 25

Blue Bird Body

Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected…

Hybrid and electric propulsion

Software update

19V-764

Oct 25

Custom Fire Apparatus

Service brake air reservoir system may not be pressure protected where the control line for the automatic tire chain system is connected

Brakes

Inspection

Campaign 19V-771

Vehicles may be missing marker lights at the center of the bottom rear of the trailer

Manufacturer: Cottrell
Filed: October 28, 2019
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 89
Remedy: Repair or modification
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2018-2019 1-Car trailers. The vehicles may be missing marker lights at the center of the bottom rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The lack of the marker lights may reduce the trailer's visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cottrell has notified the owner of the affected trailers and has been working to schedule the modification of all units, free of charge. No additional owner letters will be mailed. The recall began on October 28, 2019. Owners may contact Cottrell at 1-800-827-0132. Cottrell's number for this recall is 1-car.

Affected models

Cottrell 1-CAR 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR Carrier Year not stated

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