2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2004-01-22
Description
On certain car-haul trailers, improper welding of the landing leg to the kingpin assembly could cause premature cracking.
Consequence
This could cause the trailer to detach from the tractor increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
All owners have been contacted. Cottrell will weld reinforcement pieces to the landing leg of the kingpin assembly.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2007-12-03
Description
On certain car haul trailers that are equipped with roofs that raise and lower, the roofs are attached to a raising/lowering mechanism by round tubes that are welded to the roof. There are 4 tubes welded to each roof and 2 roofs per each complete piece of equipment. The base material around the welded connection may experience a fatigue failure during high mileage operation.
Consequence
Should failure occur on all four lift points, the roof might separate from the trailer increasing the risk of a crash to following vehicles.
Corrective Action
Cottrell or a repair facility authorized by cotrell will add an additional weld pass around the roof lift tube, install an inner and outer gusset tying the roof into the roof lift tube free of charge. The recall began prior to november 21, 2007. All owners have been contacted.
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.