Roof lift tube failure
Defect Summary
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 tubes that are welded to the roof. there are 4 tubes welded to each roof and 2 roofs per each complete piece of equipment. the base material around the welded connection may experience a fatigue failure during high mileage operation.
Safety Consequence
Should failure occur on all four lift points, the roof might separate from the trailer increasing the risk of a crash to following vehicles.
Corrective Action
Cottrell or a repair facility authorized by cotrell will add an additional weld pass around the roof lift tube, install an inner and outer gusset tying the roof into the roof lift tube free of charge. the recall began prior to november 21, 2007. all owners have been contacted.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Cottrell, Inc. or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 07V548000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 07V548000?
NHTSA recall 07V548000 was issued by Cottrell, Inc. on December 3, 2007. It addresses: Roof lift tube failure. The recall affects approximately 68 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Cottrell, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V548000 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.