The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V426000·Announced 2023-06-14

Stoughton Recalls 2023-2024 Container Chassis Due to Improperly Tightened Lug Nuts

Stoughton Trailers is recalling 2023-2024 Intermodal container chassis because improperly tightened wheel lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing crash risk.

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 (wheel detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 Intermodal container chassis. The recall involves 1,152 vehicles where the wheel lug nuts are improperly tightened.

Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect affects the wheel lug nuts, nuts, bolts, and studs.

Stoughton will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 19, 2023. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2580 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STOUGHTON CONTAINER CHASSIS
Brand
STOUGHTON
Manufacturer
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer/Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
1,152

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)

  • CONTAINER CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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