Campaigns per year
Cottrell has averaged 0 campaigns a year since 2021, below its 2021 peak of 2
Cottrell recall campaigns by report date, 2001 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file. The lighter column is a partial year.
Manufacturer profile
Cottrell
Cottrell has filed 12 recall campaigns with NHTSA since 1985, covering 7,872 vehicles or units by the manufacturer's own estimates.
Makes in its campaigns
Campaigns filed in 2026 to date0No campaigns in 2025
Vehicles affected02026 to date
Campaigns on file121985 to 2021
Do-not-drive or park-outside0Campaigns with an advisory
Filed under 3 names, including "COTTRELL, INC.", "Cottrell, Inc.", "COTTRELL,INCORPORATED".
Components
Lighting is Cottrell's most recalled component since 2016
Cottrell campaigns by primary component, 2016 to 2026.
Source: NHTSA ODI. Each campaign counted once.
Remedy type
Software remedies against the industry
Share of campaigns remedied by a software update, Cottrell against all manufacturers, by year.
CottrellAll manufacturers
Source: NHTSA ODI remedy descriptions, classified by rule (see Methodology).
Model years covered
Model year 2019 is covered by the most Cottrell campaigns, 3
Cottrell campaigns covering each model year, last fifteen model years. A campaign counts once for each year it covers.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Latest campaigns
The latest Cottrell filings
The ten most recent campaigns, by report date.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-863 | Nov 5, 2021 | Four side-rear reflex reflectors are missing | Lighting | 40 | Not stated |
| 21V-626 | Aug 10, 2021 | These trailers were manufactured without side and rear reflex reflectors | Lighting | 878 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-771 | Oct 28, 2019 | Vehicles may be missing marker lights at the center of the bottom rear of the trailer | Lighting | 89 | Repair or modification |
| 14V-028 | Jan 30, 2014 | Specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat | Electrical system | 779 | Part replacement |
| 12V-370 | Jul 31, 2012 | Bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications | Suspension | 1,767 | Repair or modification |
| 11V-594 | Dec 19, 2011 | Bearing system has exhibited low durability life in certain vehicle applications | Powertrain | 1,767 | Repair or modification |
| 07V-548 | Dec 3, 2007 | 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… | Structure | 68 | Repair or modification |
| 06V-249 | Jul 13, 2006 | On certain car hauling trailers with an extra night loading light option (6light/7light), the tractor and trailer lights were wired to one switch… | Lighting | 63 | Repair or modification |
| 05V-534 | Nov 21, 2005 | 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… | Structure | 38 | Repair or modification |
| 04V-026 | Jan 15, 2004 | On certain car-haul trailers, improper welding of the landing leg to the kingpin assembly could cause premature cracking | Trailer hitches | 54 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Largest campaigns
Cottrell's five largest campaigns on file
Vehicles or units affected, millions, any year.
Source: NHTSA ODI.