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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V072000
Report Received Date: 2016-02-08T00:00:00
Subject: Coupler may fail if trailer loaded to maximum
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: If the trailer is loaded past 25,000lbs, the upper coupler may fail causing separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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SID: row-ivph-stew_78ac
NHTSA ID: 16V072000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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