Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V026000 Reported January 15, 2004

Cottrell/kingpin welding

Q: What is recall 04V026000?

NHTSA recall 04V026000 was issued by Cottrell, Inc. on January 15, 2004. It addresses: Cottrell/kingpin welding. The recall affects approximately 54 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Cottrell, Inc. · N/A · 54 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V026000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cottrell, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 15, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain car-haul trailers, improper welding of the landing leg to the kingpin assembly could cause premature cracking.

Safety 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cottrell, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V026000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V026000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V026000?

NHTSA recall 04V026000 was issued by Cottrell, Inc. on January 15, 2004. It addresses: Cottrell/kingpin welding. The recall affects approximately 54 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cottrell, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V026000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.