Stoughton Avw recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 23, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Stoughton Trailers, LLC recalls 2015–2017 Stoughton — 4 models

Recall number

16V338000

Brand / firm

Stoughton

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,657 units

Why it was recalled

If the parking brake chamber fails while the trailer is parked, the trailer may roll away, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

What was recalled

Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 trailers manufactured March 13, 2014, to April 28, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause the parking brake chamber to fail while the trailer is parked.

What to do

Stoughton will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.