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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V508📅 Nov 7, 2005

2004–2005 Stoughton VAN Trailer recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain 53' aluminum smooth side VAN trailers equipped with tuthill Trailer suspensions, models 20/22 and RS3162. The beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the Trailer allowing the Trailer to wander.

💥 The risk

A vehicle crash CAN occur should the Trailer wander without notice.

🔧 The fix

Stoughton is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. Owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or stoughton at 1-608-873-2500.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V508000
Manufacturer
STOUGHTON TRAILERS, LLC
Vehicles affected
72
Component
SUSPENSION
Owner phone
1-800-753-0025
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V508 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V508?

2004–2005 Stoughton VAN Trailer. 72 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Stoughton dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-753-0025.