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.
1996-2020 · 6 model years
Stoughton Van Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Stoughton Van Trailer across 6 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2010 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the airbags.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Van Trailer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Van Trailer problems
Stoughton Van Trailer recalls 2
Vehicle description: trailers equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5X8.25, One-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
Latest Van Trailer complaints
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I was sold a damage trailer, 2 days after purchasing this dry van trailer the right airbag and inner tire bursted which also damaged the mud slap while traveling in colorado. I took the trailer to transwest trailer for repairs on 3/31/2016. Afterward I continues to have problems with the airbag and brackets on the trailer. I took the trailer back they refused to replace or repair, the regional manager said I was had an accident because there was too much damage to the brackets. So I took the trailer to a tractor...
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and trailer shop here in memphis tn, the owner informed me about the previous welding on the front and back brackets and it would cost $2800. Italked to the memphis region manager today he continue to accused me of having an accident and caysing tgat much danage and refused to help me.
The aluminum frame rail keeps cracking just in front of the landing gear on both sides. Wichita trailer inc. In wichita, kansas (the dealer) has attempted to weld the crack 5 times. They also have put a reinforcement piece of stainless steel on the outside of the rail (per stoughton trailer, llc orders and warranty policy). Since the reinforcement piece was put on it has cracked in the same place and broken the weld twice. At least 2 of these times, wichita trailer kept the trailer for about 30 days and loaned...
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me another trailer. In addition to this major problem (which is a safety hazard) the trailer has also had problems with the abs system and the dump valve on the suspension system. The last 2 problems seem to have been repaired.....Updated 12/19/12 *bf updated 12/19/2012*js
2007 Mack conventional. Trailer brakes disconnected from first trailer. *Bf according to the police report, the air line for the trailer brakes disconnected causing the trailer brakes to the short double trailers to engage. The trailer brakes engaged causing the trailer tires to skid. The driver turned to the right to get off the roadway causing the rear trailer to strike the guardrail. Ohio traffic crash report. *Jb updated 04/14/10 *bf
1999 Volvo conventional tire broke off trailer. *Ts the 2005 stoughton trailer tire rolled through the median and struck another vehicle. That vehicle jacknifed and ran off the right side of the road and came to rest in a ditch (ohio traffic crash report). *Nm
Consumer was towing a trailer, when all of a sudden the brakes caught on fire, there was damage to the rear right corner of the trailer.(Ohio traffic crash report#10-89-161)*jb
Questions about the Stoughton Van Trailer
Which Stoughton Van Trailer years have the most problems?
Which Stoughton Van Trailer years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2010 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Van Trailer years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Stoughton Van Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3), airbags (2), body, doors & structure (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Stoughton Van Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Stoughton Van Trailer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data