Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BARRETT
Model Of Vehicle
P
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V072000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Stoughton Trailers, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20140701
End Of Manufacture
20151231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
20160311
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Stoughton Trailers, Llc
Date Report Received
20160208