Stoughton AHV, AVW, Avxw and others: Suspension

Date

May 18, 2016

Filed by

Stoughton Trailers, LLC

Vehicles

Stoughton AHV (2014); Stoughton AVW (2014); Stoughton Avxw (2014); Stoughton ZGPVW (2014)

Component

Suspension

Description of the defect

Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2014 AHV, AVW, AVXW and ZGPVW trailers. These trailers are equipped with certain SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.

Potentially affected

324

What can happen

Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Stoughton will notify owners, and SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2555, or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-268.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

July 7, 2016

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

16V314000

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

Related recalls

• Related recall: Stoughton AHV, AVW, Avxw and others: Suspension (May 21, 2014)

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