Stoughton DVW: Frame and members

Date

Sept. 29, 2020

Filed by

Stoughton Trailers, LLC

Vehicles

Stoughton DVW (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Component

Structure › Frame And Members; Suspension

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

2484

What can happen

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

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.

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

June 17, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

20V596000

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.