Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V249000 Reported July 13, 2006

Tractor/trailer light wiring

Q: What is recall 06V249000?

NHTSA recall 06V249000 was issued by Cottrell, Inc. on July 13, 2006. It addresses: Tractor/trailer light wiring. The recall affects approximately 63 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 · 63 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V249000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cottrell, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 13, 2006

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

These components may potentially overheat without blowing the fuse which could cause a fire in the electrical circuit.

Corrective Action

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.

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 06V249000 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 06V249000

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

What is recall 06V249000?

NHTSA recall 06V249000 was issued by Cottrell, Inc. on July 13, 2006. It addresses: Tractor/trailer light wiring. The recall affects approximately 63 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 06V249000 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.