NHTSA Recall 19V771000: Exterior lighting
Cottrell, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 89 vehicles. It affects 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V771000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 1-CAR |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | October 28, 2019 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V771000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cottrell 1-CAR | 2019 |
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.