1997 Stoughton Van TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Stoughton Van Trailer, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Stoughton Van Trailer has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags10
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1997 Stoughton Van Trailer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Stoughton.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Van Trailer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Van Trailer median. How we score

'96'97'04'05'07'10'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Van Trailer owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UNDER CARRIAGE ON TRAILER IS OUT OF SQUARE BY AND INCH 1/2. THIS MAKES VEHICLE PULL OFF TO RIGHT SIDE. UNDER CARRIAGE BEING A INCH 1/2 OUT LINE, CAUSING AIRBAGS/ SHOCKS TO WEAR OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
Complaint 892379 · Jul 10, 2001

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