NHTSA recall 05V508000
Suspension
Stoughton Van Trailer
Reported Nov 3, 200572 vehicles affectedSTOUGHTON TRAILERS, LLC
The defect
On certain 53' aluminum smooth side van trailers equipped with tuthill trailer suspensions, models 20/22 and rs3162. the beam/axle pivot connection joint IS mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.
The risk
A vehicle crash can occur should the trailer wander without notice.
The remedy
Stoughton IS working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or stoughton at 1-608-873-2500.