Recall 98V-120: 1997 Stoughton Van Trailer
SOUGHTON TRAILERS, INC. recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 1999, covering about 13 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
The fix
Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
Notes
Accuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Owner notification began july 27, 1998. Owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or nelson at 1-419-523-5321.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SOUGHTON TRAILERS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Rim |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V120013 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Van Trailer | 1997 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-120?
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.
How is recall 98V-120 fixed?
Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.