Recall 13V025000

STRUCTURE

Report Date

20130124

Component

STRUCTURE

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2009	STOUGHTON	AHV
2010	STOUGHTON	AHV
2011	STOUGHTON	AHV

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.