Vehicle recall 16V338000 · May 23, 2016
Stoughton AVW, Zgpvw and 2 more models
These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause the parking brake chamber to fail while the trailer is parked.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Stoughton Trailers, LLC (Stoughton) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 trailers manufactured March 13, 2014, to April 28, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause the parking brake chamber to fail while the trailer is parked.
- Consequence
- If the parking brake chamber fails while the trailer is parked, the trailer may roll away, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Stoughton will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V338000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 2016
- Filed by
- Stoughton Trailers, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 21, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,657
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve; Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Stoughton AVW (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
- Stoughton Avxw (2017): 2017
- Stoughton DVW (2016): 2016
- Stoughton Zgpvw (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
Has your Stoughton been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Stoughton dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.