Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V626000 Reported August 10, 2021

Missing reflex reflectors/fmvss 108

Cottrell, Inc. · N/A · 878 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V626000
Manufacturer Campaign
2021 1-Car Reflector
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
878
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 10, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Cottrell, inc. (cottrell) is recalling certain 2018-2021 1-car carrier trailers. these trailers were manufactured without side and rear reflex reflectors. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Without the proper reflective equipment, the trailers may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Cottrell will provide 4 reflex reflectors and installation instructions to owners, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021. owners may contact cottrell's customer service at 1-770-532-7251. cottrell's number for this recall is 2021 1-car reflector.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Cottrell, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V626000 or campaign 2021 1-Car Reflector.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V626000

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

What is recall 21V626000?

NHTSA recall 21V626000 was issued by Cottrell, Inc. on August 10, 2021. It addresses: Missing reflex reflectors/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 878 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 21V626000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2021 1-Car Reflector. 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.