Recall 16V-338: 2015–2017 Stoughton AVW, 2017 Stoughton Avxw and 2 more
Stoughton Trailers, LLC recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2016, covering about 2,657 vehicles.
The problem
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 trailers manufactured March 13, 2014, to April 28, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause the parking brake chamber to fail while the trailer is parked.
The risk
If the parking brake chamber fails while the trailer is parked, the trailer may roll away, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
The fix
Stoughton will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Stoughton Trailers, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Reservoir/Tank Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Check Valve |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V338000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton AVW | 2015, 2016, 2017 | All years |
| Stoughton Avxw | 2017 | All years |
| Stoughton DVW | 2016 | All years |
| Stoughton ZGPVW | 2015, 2016, 2017 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V-338?
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 trailers manufactured March 13, 2014, to April 28, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause the parking brake chamber to fail while the trailer is parked.
How is recall 16V-338 fixed?
Stoughton will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.