Stoughton DVW (2016-2019): Trailer hitches
Recall 19V055000 · Jan 28, 2019 · Stoughton Trailers, LLC
2,384
vehicles affected
2,384
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V055000
- Date
- Jan 28, 2019
- Maker
- Stoughton Trailers, LLC
- Units affected
- 2,384
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2016-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V055000?
1 model: Stoughton DVW (2016-2019), about 2,384 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V055000?
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.
What can happen?
A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle increases 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.