NHTSA recall 20V596000
Structure › Frame and members
Stoughton Dvw
Reported Sep 29, 20202,484 vehicles affectedStoughton Trailers, LLC
The defect
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2016-2019 DVW 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.
The risk
The rear suspension hangers can break away from the sub-frame and become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Stoughton will notify owners and will 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.
Structure › Frame and membersSuspension