NHTSA Recall 05V534000: Structure
COTTRELL, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38 vehicles. It affects 2004–2006 Cottrell C-9ENC.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V534000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | November 21, 2005 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain car haul trailers equipped with roofs that raise and lower, the roof is attached to a raising/lowering mechanism by brackets that are fastened to the roof. These brackets may experience high stress during the process of seating the roof in the down position, and that the fasteners used to secure the roof to the brackets may not be able to withstand those stresses.
Safety risk
The roof might separate from the trailer and a crash could occur or property damage.
Remedy
Cottrell will inspect and repair all four corners of the head-ramp and the trailer. All three customers have been notified and 36 out of 38 trailers have been repaired. Owners may contact cottrell at 770-532-7251.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V534000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.