SuspensionRecall 16V-314 · Stoughton vehicles
Stoughton Trailers, LLC recall 16V-314 covers 324 Stoughton vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2016.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V314000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2014 AHV, AVW, AVXW and ZGPVW trailers. These trailers are equipped with certain SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.
The risk
Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Stoughton will notify owners, and SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2555, or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-268.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2013 to December 16, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.