NHTSA Recall 13V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V025000; Date: Jan. 24, 2013
Structural cracks could eventually compromise the structure and lead to failure. This could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Stoughton AHV; 2010 Stoughton AHV; 2011 Stoughton AHV
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Stoughton Trailers, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,115
Recall Summary:
Stoughton trailers is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 ahv grain hauler/ag hopper trailers produced December 17, 2007, through October 28, 2010. These trailers may develop fatigue cracks in the lower rail of the frame structure and/or in the front attachment of the suspension subframe channels.
How to Fix:
Stoughton trailers will notify owners and will replace the suspension subframe front attachments as well as the crossmember assembly forward of the front hopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact stoughton trailers at 1-608-873-2555.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 2013
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