Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V596000

Structure: frame and members

Stoughton Trailers, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-09-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V596000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,484
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-29
Owners notified
2021-06-17

Defect description

Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2016-2019 DVW trailers with a specific rear pintle hook mounting assembly and rear suspension hangers welded to a channel suspension sub-frame. The sub-frame may crack around the area where the hangers are welded.

Safety risk

The rear suspension hangers can break away from the sub-frame and become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Stoughton will notify owners and will repair the existing fatigue cracks and add reinforcements in the area of the rear hanger, free of charge. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-352-593-5900.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
STOUGHTON DVW2019 2018 2017 2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.