The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V025000·Announced 2013-01-24

Stoughton AHV Trailers Recalled for Frame Fatigue Cracks

Stoughton Trailers is recalling 2009-2011 AHV grain haulers because fatigue cracks in the frame structure could lead to vehicle failure and loss of control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where frame failure could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 AHV grain hauler/ag hopper trailers. These vehicles were produced between December 17, 2007, and October 28, 2010. The recall involves 1,115 units.

The defect involves potential fatigue cracks in the lower rail of the frame structure and/or in the front attachment of the suspension subframe channels. These structural cracks could eventually compromise the structure and lead to failure, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Stoughton Trailers will notify owners and replace the suspension subframe front attachments as well as the crossmember assembly forward of the front hopper free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Stoughton Trailers at 1-608-873-2555 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STOUGHTON AHV
Brand
STOUGHTON
Manufacturer
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,115

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AHV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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