Stoughton Ahv recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 18, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Stoughton Trailers, LLC recalls 2014 Stoughton — 4 models

Recall number

16V314000

Brand / firm

Stoughton

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 324 units

Why it was recalled

Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.