The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V268000·Announced 2014-05-21

Stoughton Trailers Recall 2014 Models for Suspension Pivot Bolt Failure

Stoughton is recalling 879 specific 2014 trailers because suspension pivot bolts may fail, potentially causing the axle to separate and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where component failure may cause the axle to separate, increasing the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is recalling certain 2014 AVW, AVXW, ZGPVW, and AHV trailers equipped with specific SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The recall covers 879 units manufactured between October 2013 and December 2013. The defect involves pivot bolts in the trailer suspensions that may fail.

If the pivot bolts fail, the suspension and attached axle may separate from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will be notified by Stoughton. SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new ones free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2014. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2555 or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STOUGHTON AVW, ZGPVW, AHV, AVXW
Brand
STOUGHTON
Manufacturer
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
879

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 (4)

  • AVW
  • ZGPVW
  • AHV
  • AVXW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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