SuspensionRecall 17V-259 · Stoughton vehicles
Stoughton Trailers, LLC recall 17V-259 covers 4,188 Stoughton vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V259000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DAVW and DVW 285S dry van single-axle trailers. The outside welds that attach the front suspension hangers to the subframe may crack, allowing the front hanger to detach.
The risk
If the hangers detach, the axle assemblies will break loose from the trailer causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Stoughton will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front hanger for cracks, repairing them as necessary. Dealers will also install gussets inside the subframe, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2017. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 9, 2016 to February 21, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.