Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V072000 Reported February 8, 2016

Coupler may fail if trailer loaded to maximum

Stoughton Trailers, Llc · N/A · 10 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V072000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Stoughton Trailers, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
10
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 8, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Stoughton trailers, llc (stoughton) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 barrett p gooseneck trailers manufactured july 1, 2014, to december 31, 2015. the affected trailers have an upper coupler section with a gross trailer weight rating (gtwr) of 25,000lbs, however the trailer has an assigned gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of over 25,000lbs.

Safety Consequence

If the trailer is loaded past 25,000lbs, the upper coupler may fail causing separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Stoughton will notify owners and depending on the trailer gvwr, dealers will either replace the upper coupler slide-in inner tube or the trailers will need to be returned to the manufacturer to have the upper coupler replaced. these repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2016. owners may contact stoughton customer service at 1-608-873-2500.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Stoughton Trailers, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V072000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V072000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V072000?

NHTSA recall 16V072000 was issued by Stoughton Trailers, Llc on February 8, 2016. It addresses: Coupler may fail if trailer loaded to maximum. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Stoughton Trailers, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.