Cottrell Cottrell (1984): Suspension
Recall 85V096000 · Jul 16, 1985 · Cottrell,incorporated
268
vehicles affected
268
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V096000
- Date
- Jul 16, 1985
- Maker
- Cottrell,incorporated
- Units affected
- 268
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 1984
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
TAG AXLE SADDLES ARE SUBJECT TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE AXLES AT THE WELDS DUE TO CONCENTRATED STRESS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRUCK.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REINFORCE THE AXLE SADDLE AREA.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cottrell | Cottrell | 1984 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V096000?
1 model: Cottrell Cottrell (1984), about 268 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V096000?
REINFORCE THE AXLE SADDLE AREA.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.