Recall 19V771 covers 89 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR Carrier and 1-CAR trailers with missing rear marker lights. Cottrell schedules the free modification.
Cottrell is recalling 89 2019 1-CAR Carrier and 1-CAR trailers because some trailers lack marker lights at the center of the bottom rear. Without those lights, the trailer is less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash; the Cottrell dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The rear marker lights on a 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR Carrier or 1-CAR trailer help other drivers see the trailer's width and position from behind. The missing kit is a set of 3 marker lights mounted at the center of the bottom rear of the trailer, part of the exterior lighting required under FMVSS 108.
On affected trailers, that 3-light marker kit was not installed during production. Cottrell found that 94 trailers were built without the kit, 5 were corrected before delivery, and 89 still needed the field repair. Until the lights are installed, the trailer does not match the lighting setup required for compliant rear visibility.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is an inspection issue, not a part that wears out, so an owner or driver is most likely to notice it by looking at the center lower rear of the trailer and seeing that the marker lights are missing.
Who's affected?
Covers both 1-CAR and 1-CAR Carrier configurations with the same exterior lighting component.
| Cottrell 1-CAR Carrier | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 89 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Year and model alone do not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing marker lights make the trailer harder for other drivers to see, especially from the side or rear, and that reduced visibility increases crash risk. Before using an included trailer, confirm the lighting modification is scheduled or complete and keep lights inspected before each trip. Repair is free at any franchised Cottrell dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR Carrier or 1-CAR trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Cottrell at 1-800-827-0132 to schedule the free rear marker-light modification that fixes the missing bottom rear lights.
- Bring the recall notice if you have one, and reference recall number 19V771 and Cottrell recall 1-car when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer after dark until the marker-light repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Through Cottrell's recall process, a Cottrell technician modifies the affected 1-CAR Carrier or 1-CAR trailer so the rear marker lighting meets the recall requirement. The modification is free of charge, and Cottrell has already notified the affected owner while scheduling the work. No additional owner letters are planned. Cottrell provides the parts at no cost and reimburses labor for units that are not remedied directly by Cottrell. If you paid labor for this repair, contact Cottrell with your repair documentation and ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 28, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V771?
Recall 19V771 covers 89 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR Carrier and 1-CAR trailers with missing marker lights at the center of the lower rear trailer area. Cottrell will modify the affected trailers free of charge.
What should I do if my 2019 Cottrell 1-CAR Carrier or 1-CAR is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V771. If it is, contact Cottrell at 1-800-827-0132 and reference Cottrell recall number 1-car to schedule the free lighting modification.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Cottrell says it has been scheduling the modification of all affected trailers free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced trailer visibility. The affected trailers are missing marker lights at the center of the bottom rear of the trailer, which NHTSA lists as increasing crash risk because other drivers have less visibility of the trailer.
Will Cottrell mail another owner letter?
No. Cottrell says it already notified the owner of the affected trailers and no additional owner letters will be mailed. Check your VIN, then call Cottrell at 1-800-827-0132 if your trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V771000 |
|---|---|
| Cottrell customer service | 1-800-827-0132 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V771 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V771000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →