Stoughton recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DAVW and DVW 285S dry van single-axle trailers. The outside welds that attach the front suspension hangers to the subframe may crack, allowing the front hanger to detach.
What could happen
If the hangers detach, the axle assemblies will break loose from the trailer causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Stoughton will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front hanger for cracks, repairing them as necessary. Dealers will also install gussets inside the subframe, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2017. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.
Vehicles covered
- Stoughton Davw 2017–2018
- Stoughton Dvw 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V259000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Stoughton Trailers, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 19, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 14, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,188
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 9, 2016 to Feb 21, 2017
- Part
- Suspension
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Stoughton recall: Structure Sep 29, 2020
- Stoughton recall: Trailer hitches Jan 28, 2019
- Stoughton recall: Service brakes, air May 23, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.