Does the 2005 Cottrell Car Hauler have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Cottrell Car Hauler recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cottrell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Cottrell Car Hauler?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Cottrell Car Hauler recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Cottrell Car Hauler. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Cottrell been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cottrell dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 Cottrell Car Hauler recalls, newest first

July 13, 2006NHTSA 06V24900063 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 Cottrell Car Hauler were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2005 Cottrell Car Hauler have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Cottrell Car Hauler recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cottrell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Cottrell Car Hauler?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.