Vehicle recall 05V508000 · November 3, 2005
2004-2005 Stoughton Van Trailer
On certain 53' aluminum smooth side van trailers equipped with tuthill trailer suspensions, models 20/22 and RS3162.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V508000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 3, 2005
- Filed by
- STOUGHTON TRAILERS, LLC
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Stoughton Van Trailer (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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