NHTSA Recall 16V338000: Reservoir/tank (service brakes) and check valve (service brakes)
Stoughton Trailers, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,657 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Stoughton Avw.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V338000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › RESERVOIR/TANK; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › CHECK VALVE |
| Report received | May 23, 2016 |
| Owner notification | July 21, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V338000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Stoughton Avw | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Stoughton Avxw | 2017 |
| Stoughton Dvw | 2016 |
| Stoughton Zgpvw | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.