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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V095📅 Feb 28, 2008

2007–2008 Stoughton DDW-S AR recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

Stoughton is recalling 366 my 2007-2008 DDW-S AR dollies equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. The LATCH lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

💥 The risk

There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to LATCH without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Stoughton is working with saf-holland. Saf-holland will send a repair kit to owners free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 1, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-888-396-6501 ext. 4343 or stoughton at 608-873-2565.

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
08V095000
Manufacturer
STOUGHTON TRAILERS, LLC
Vehicles affected
366
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-888-396-6501
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jan 1, 2006 – May 31, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
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 08V095 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 08V095?

2007–2008 Stoughton DDW-S AR. 366 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 1-888-396-6501.