- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 2014 Stoughton trailers are equipped with SAF-Holland CBX air ride suspension systems whose pivot bolts may fail. If a pivot bolt breaks, the suspension and attached axle can separate from the trailer, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, Stoughton will notify you directly. SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new ones at no charge. This recall expands recall 14V-268 and began on July 7, 2016. You can contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2555 or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501 for more information.
To check whether your trailer has any open recalls, look up its VIN and schedule the free repair as soon as possible.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Stoughton AHV | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Stoughton AVW | 2014 |
| Stoughton Avxw | 2014 |
| Stoughton Zgpvw | 2014 |