NHTSA Recall 07V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V058000; Date: Feb. 16, 2007
If the fitting fails while in use, the air brake system could depressurize, causing the brakes to engage suddenly, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Stoughton Van Trailer
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Stoughton Trailers, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,472
Recall Summary:
On certain trailers, during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. The male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.
How to Fix:
Stoughton is working with brasscraft to replace the defective fitting free of charge (please see 06e082). The recall began on February 20, 2007. Owners may contact brasscraft at 248-305-6000 or stoughton trailer at 1-608-873-2565.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 20, 2007
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