NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Stoughton DVW Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Stoughton DVW has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Stoughton dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Stoughton DVW. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION
NHTSA #20V596000Reported September 29, 2020 · Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,484 vehicles
Defect description
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2016-2019 DVW trailers with a specific rear pintle hook mounting assembly and rear suspension hangers welded to a channel suspension sub-frame. The sub-frame may crack around the area where the hangers are welded.
Safety consequence
The rear suspension hangers can break away from the sub-frame and become detached from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Stoughton will notify owners and will repair the existing fatigue cracks and add reinforcements in the area of the rear hanger, free of charge. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-352-593-5900.
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.
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA #19V055000Reported January 28, 2019 · Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,384 vehicles
Defect description
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2016-2019 DVW trailers. The forward attachment points for the pintle mounting assembly may crack, leading to the detachment of the pintle assembly from the trailer and therefore detaching the trailer in tow.
Safety consequence
A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Stoughton will notify owners, and dealers will repair the cracks and reinforce the mounting, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2580.
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.
SUSPENSION
NHTSA #17V259000Reported April 19, 2017 · Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Potentially affected: 4,188 vehicles
Defect description
Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DAVW and DVW 285S dry van single-axle trailers. The outside welds that attach the front suspension hangers to the subframe may crack, allowing the front hanger to detach.
Safety consequence
If the hangers detach, the axle assemblies will break loose from the trailer causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Stoughton will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front hanger for cracks, repairing them as necessary. Dealers will also install gussets inside the subframe, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2017. 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.
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