NHTSA Recall 06V249000: Exterior lighting
COTTRELL, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 63 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Cottrell Car Hauler.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V249000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 13, 2006 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain car hauling trailers with an extra night loading light option (6light/7light), the tractor and trailer lights were wired to one switch rather than two separate switches. These lights may have a fuse in the electrical circuit that is rated higher than the other electrical components in the circuit.
Safety risk
These components may potentially overheat without blowing the fuse which could cause a fire in the electrical circuit.
Remedy
One-switch circuits will be rewired to create two-switch circuits. All customers have been contacted to disable the night-loading light option and arrangements have been made to have these trailers repaired. Owners may contact cottrell at 1-770-532-7251.
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 06V249000
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.