Stoughton Davw, DVW (2017-2018): Suspension
Recall 17V259000 · Apr 19, 2017 · Stoughton Trailers, LLC
4,188
vehicles affected
4,188
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V259000
- Date
- Apr 19, 2017
- Maker
- Stoughton Trailers, LLC
- Units affected
- 4,188
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DAVW and DVW 285S dry van single-axle trailers. The outside welds that attach the front suspension hangers to the subframe may crack, allowing the front hanger to detach.
What can happen
If the hangers detach, the axle assemblies will break loose from the trailer causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Stoughton will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front hanger for cracks, repairing them as necessary. Dealers will also install gussets inside the subframe, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2017. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V259000?
2 models: Stoughton Davw (2017-2018), Stoughton DVW (2017-2018), about 4,188 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V259000?
Stoughton will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front hanger for cracks, repairing them as necessary. Dealers will also install gussets inside the subframe, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2017. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.
What can happen?
If the hangers detach, the axle assemblies will break loose from the trailer causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.