STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER 2004: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V212000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
STRICK | SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER | 2004 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2016-06-02 | 2016-04-13 | 2016-04-13 |
Production Dates: 2003-08-01 - 2003-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Strick Trailers, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 460
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223
Strick Trailers, LLC "Strick" is recalling certain model year 2004 Single axle 28 foot van trailers, model S4280E99NFOWW, manufactured August 1, 2003, to October 31, 2003 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 52236 and 52237. These rear impact guard gussets could 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 could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.
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.