2008 Cottrell 4-CAR CS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Cottrell 4-CAR CS. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Cottrell 4-CAR CS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 auto transporter vehicles equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after…
Remedy: Cottrell, Inc., will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cottrell toll-free at 1-866-299-2690 ext. 313.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Cottrell 4-CAR CS. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Cottrell 4-CAR CS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cottrell 4-CAR CS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Cottrell 4-CAR CS | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Cottrell 4-CAR CS | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Cottrell 4-CAR CS | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Cottrell 4-CAR CS
How do I know if my 2008 Cottrell 4-CAR CS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Cottrell 4-CAR CS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cottrell dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V028000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cottrell models
- Trailer3 complaints
- 2-CAR Carrier1 complaints
- 1-CAR0 complaints
- 3.5-CAR CS0 complaints
- C-11LT0 complaints
- C-11LT Screw0 complaints
- C-7510ST0 complaints
- C-75120 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.