2005 STOUGHTON VAN TRAILER
1 recalls, 1 complaints - 2 TSBs
05V508000 Nov 3, 2005
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN 53' ALUMINUM SMOOTH SIDE VAN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL TRAILER SUSPENSIONS, MODELS 20/22 AND RS3162. THE BEAM/AXLE PIVOT CONNECTION JOINT IS MIS-ALIGNED CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY WITH THE TRAILER ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO WANDER.
Consequence
A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TRAILER WANDER WITHOUT NOTICE.
Remedy
STOUGHTON IS WORKING WITH TUTHILL TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AND PROVIDE FREE REMEDY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TUTHILL AT 800-753-0025 OR STOUGHTON AT 1-608-873-2500.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
1999 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL TIRE BROKE OFF TRAILER. *TS THE 2005 STOUGHTON TRAILER TIRE ROLLED THROUGH THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THAT VEHICLE JACKNIFED AND RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO REST IN A DITCH (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 STOUGHTON VAN TRAILER
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
RD-00005
Mar 2, 2006
160000 STRUCTURE
Zyplex rivet replacement on 2005 trailers - RD-0005 is a procedure for replacing the rivets connecting the Zyplex side wall panel to the lower rail. This procedure is intended for use in cases where panel(s) have experienced a degree of sw
RD-00005
Mar 2, 2006
350000 EQUIPMENT
Zyplex rivet replacement on 2005 trailers - RD-0005 is a procedure for replacing the rivets connecting the Zyplex side wall panel to the lower rail. This procedure is intended for use in cases where panel(s) have experienced a degree of sw
STOUGHTON VAN TRAILER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the STOUGHTON VAN TRAILER across all model years (1997, 2007).
4
Total Recalls
12
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths