STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER 2003: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V130000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STRICK | SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-04-15 | 2016-03-03 | 2016-03-03 |
Production Dates: 2002-11-15 - 2003-10-15
Manufacturers Involved: Strick Trailers, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 233
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223
Strick Trailers, LLC "Strick" is recalling certain model year 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2008-2012 Single axle van trailers equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 50185 and 50186. 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 the safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 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.
