The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V259000·Announced 2017-04-19

Stoughton Recalls 2017-2018 DAVW and DVW Trailers for Suspension Defect

Stoughton is recalling 2017-2018 DAVW and DVW trailers because front suspension hangers may crack and detach, risking loss of vehicle control.

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 where suspension components may detach, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2018 DAVW and DVW 285S dry van single-axle trailers. The recall involves 4,188 units where the outside welds attaching the front suspension hangers to the subframe may crack. This defect allows the front hanger to detach.

If the hangers detach, the axle assemblies will break loose from the trailer, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text, but the potential for loss of control is significant.

Stoughton will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front hanger for cracks and repair them as necessary. Dealers will also install gussets inside the subframe free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2017. 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
STOUGHTON DAVW, DVW
Brand
STOUGHTON
Manufacturer
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
4,188

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 (2)

  • DAVW
  • DVW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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