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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Grain Hopper trailers manufactured December 17, 2007, to December 1, 2009. The affected trailers may have an incorrectly positioned panel in the hopper assembly or the lower part of the cargo area of the trailer.
- Risk
- The incorrectly positioned panel may separate, allowing the cargo to spill onto the roadway. Additionally, the trailer could have a major structural failure. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Stoughton will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trailers and reinforce the hopper connections, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2555.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2009-2010 grain hopper trailers built between December 17, 2007 and December 1, 2009 may have a panel in the hopper assembly or lower cargo area that is positioned incorrectly. The panel may separate, allowing cargo to spill onto the roadway, and the trailer could also suffer a major structural failure.
Either situation raises the risk of a crash for other drivers and for you. If you own or operate one of these trailers, stop using it for hauling until it has been inspected.
Stoughton Trailers, LLC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reinforce the hopper connections if needed, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2555, and you should check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Stoughton Hopper | 20092010 |
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