Stoughton Trailers, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V072000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V072000 by Stoughton Trailers, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2016 barrett p gooseneck trailers manufactured july 1, 2014, to december 31, 2015 Includes 10 affected units, Coupler may Fail if Trailer Loaded to Maximum, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 barrett p gooseneck trailers manufactured july 1, 2014, to december 31, 2015
Defect Summary
Stoughton trailers, llc (stoughton) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 barrett p gooseneck trailers manufactured july 1, 2014, to december 31, 2015. the affected trailers have an upper coupler section with a gross trailer weight rating (gtwr) of 25,000lbs, however the trailer has an assigned gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of over 25,000lbs.
Corrective Action
Stoughton will notify owners and depending on the trailer gvwr, dealers will either replace the upper coupler slide-in inner tube or the trailers will need to be returned to the manufacturer to have the upper coupler replaced. these repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2016. owners may contact stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.