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Barrett P Recall 16V072: Trailer Hitch May Fail Under Heavy Load, Risking Separation

NHTSA campaign 16V072, reported February 8, 2016, 10 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain gooseneck trailers built between July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015 have an upper coupler rated for a 25,000 lb gross trailer weight, but the trailer's assigned gross vehicle weight rating is above 25,000 lbs. If the trailer is loaded beyond 25,000 lbs, the upper coupler may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected trailer, contact Stoughton Trailers customer service at 1-608-873-2500. Depending on your trailer's GVWR, an authorized dealer will either replace the upper coupler slide-in inner tube, or the trailer will need to be returned to the manufacturer to have the upper coupler replaced. The repair is free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2016. Check your VIN for any open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V072Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Problem
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Barrett P gooseneck trailers manufactured July 1, 2014, to December 31, 2015. The affected trailers have an Upper Coupler Section with a Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR) of 25,000lbs, however the trailer has an assigned Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of over 25,000lbs.
Risk
If the trailer is loaded past 25,000lbs, the upper coupler may fail causing separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Stoughton will notify owners and depending on the trailer GVWR, dealers will either replace the upper coupler slide-in inner tube or the trailers will need to be returned to the manufacturer to have the upper coupler replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.
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.

Affected vehicles

Barrett P20152016