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2001 Stoughton Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 3, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 8, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2001 Stoughton Trailer, most frequently naming the suspension category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V376000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Oct 8, 2003
4,636 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The risk: IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
The remedy: BENDIX WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 OR STOUGHTON AT 1-608-873-2500.
STOUGHTON TRAILERS, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
02V139013

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Aug 15, 2002
3,988 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE CIRCUIT.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.
The remedy: BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 OR STOUGHTON AT 608-873-2500.
STOUGHTON TRAILERS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Aug 3, 2010
Fire reported

ON HWY 10, RIGHT AFTER PHOENIX,AZ. MY LEFT BACK AXEL FROM MY 2001 STOUGHTON TRAILER VAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE MOBILE SERVICE CHANGED THE BEARINGS, HUB,SEAL, REPAIRS AND COST OF LABOR COST ME $1597.70, PLUS HE ALSO OPEN THE OTHER 3 CAPS OF THE AXELS AND PUT GREASE ON THEM, TELLING ME THAT ALL THE FOUR AXELS NEED NEW DRUMS AND THE 3 REMAIN AXELS THAT HE ONLY GREASED, DOES NEED NEW SEALS AND PROBABLY NEW BEARINGS. WHEN WE CONTINUE OUR TRIP TO LOS ANGELES, BEFORE COACHELLA, CA. OUR REAR BACK RIGHT TIRE FROM THE TRAILER EXPLODED, WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE NEAREST TRAVEL CENTER (4 MILES AWAY) AND HAD TO BUY ANOTHER TIRE AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE WAS CONCERN THAT THE TIRE EXPLODED BECAUSE THAT AXEL WAS LEAKING VERY HOT OIL AND HE RECOMMENDED THAT WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY , TO BUY AND CHANGE THIS TIRE COST ME $324.34. WE JUST BOUGHT IN JULY 14, 2010 THIS TRAILER VAN AND WAS GUARANTEED WITH ALL THE PERMITS> THE MOBILE SERVICE MECHANIC, AND THE TA MECHANIC,BOTH EMPHASIS ABOUT THAT THIS TRAILER IN THE LAST TIMES WAS NOT PROPERLY GREASED THEIR AXLES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10347001
Incident
Jul 30, 2010

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Stoughton Trailer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2003010—
2002010—
2001Viewing120—
2000020—
1995200—
1994100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.