The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V596000·Announced 2020-09-29

Stoughton Recalls 2016-2019 DVW Trailers Due to Rear Suspension Cracks

Stoughton is recalling 2016-2019 DVW trailers because the rear suspension sub-frame may crack, causing hangers to detach and increasing crash risk.

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 (cracking sub-frame) that can lead to component detachment and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2019 DVW trailers. The recall involves 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. If this occurs, the rear suspension hangers can break away from the sub-frame and become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Stoughton will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STOUGHTON DVW
Brand
STOUGHTON
Manufacturer
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2,484

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)

  • DVW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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