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Vehicle recall 06V249000 · July 13, 2006

2005-2006 Cottrell Car Hauler

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.

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

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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
06V249000
Reported to NHTSA
July 13, 2006
Filed by
COTTRELL, INC.
Owner notification
June 29, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected
63
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting
Recall 06V249000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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