STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER 2007: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V825000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STRICK | DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-02-01 | 2015-12-08 | 2015-12-08 |
Production Dates: 2015-02-19 - 2015-02-19
Manufacturers Involved: Strick Trailers, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 188
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223
Strick Trailers, LLC "Strick" is recalling certain model year 2007, 2009, and 2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers, equipped with rear impact guard gussets 59653 and 59654. These rear impact guard gussets increase the chances of injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
If the rear impact guards do not meet safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Strick will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements, or replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.
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.
