Stoughton Barrett P Gooseneck Trailers Recalled for Coupler Weight Rating Mismatch
Stoughton is recalling 2015-2016 Barrett P gooseneck trailers because the upper coupler rating is lower than the trailer's GVWR, risking separation.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (coupler failure) that could lead to trailer separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Stoughton Trailers, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Barrett P gooseneck trailers manufactured between July 1, 2014, and December 31, 2015. The affected trailers have an Upper Coupler Section with a Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR) of 25,000 lbs, but the trailers are assigned a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of over 25,000 lbs.
If a trailer is loaded past 25,000 lbs, the upper coupler may fail. This failure could cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Stoughton will notify owners. Depending on the trailer's GVWR, dealers will either replace the upper coupler slide-in inner tube or the trailer will need to be returned to the manufacturer for a full upper coupler replacement. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BARRETT P
- Brand
- BARRETT
- Manufacturer
- Stoughton Trailers, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Gooseneck Trailer
- Affected units
- 10
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)
- P
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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