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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2016-2019 DVW trailers. The forward attachment points for the pintle mounting assembly may crack, leading to the detachment of the pintle assembly from the trailer and therefore detaching the trailer in tow.
- Risk
- A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Stoughton will notify owners, and dealers will repair the cracks and reinforce the mounting, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2580.
- 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
The forward attachment points for the pintle mounting assembly on certain 2016-2019 DVW trailers may crack. If they do, the pintle assembly can separate from the trailer, which means the trailer can detach while being towed.
A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle raises the risk of a crash. Stop driving the trailer if you notice cracks or any sign that the hitch is loose or damaged, and contact the manufacturer before towing it further.
Stoughton Trailers, LLC will notify owners. Authorized dealers will repair the cracks and reinforce the mounting at no cost to you. The recall began March 25, 2019. You can contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2580, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Stoughton DVW | 2016201720182019 |
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