Stoughton Van Trailer: Suspension

Date

Nov. 3, 2005

Filed by

Stoughton Trailers, LLC

Vehicles

Stoughton Van Trailer (2004, 2005)

Component

Suspension

Description of the defect

On certain 53' Aluminum smooth Side Van Trailers equipped with Tuthill Trailer Suspensions, models 20/22 And RS3162. The Beam/Axle pivot Connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive Play with The Trailer allowing The Trailer to wander.

Potentially affected

72

What can happen

A Vehicle crash Can occur should The Trailer wander without notice.

Remedy

Stoughton is working with Tuthill to notify The owners of The affected Vehicles And provide Free remedy. Owners May contact Tuthill at 800-753-0025 or Stoughton at 1-608-873-2500.

Recall notes

Customers May also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov.

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

05V508000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.