NHTSA Recall 21V626000: Exterior lighting
Cottrell, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 878 vehicles. It affects 2019–2021 Cottrell 1-CAR.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V626000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2021 1-Car Reflector |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | August 10, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain 2018-2021 1-Car Carrier trailers. These trailers were manufactured without side and rear reflex reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Without the proper reflective equipment, the trailers may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cottrell will provide 4 reflex reflectors and installation instructions to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cottrell's customer service at 1-770-532-7251. Cottrell's number for this recall is 2021 1-Car Reflector.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V626000
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.