STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER 2009: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V130000

Make Model Year
STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-15 2016-03-03 2016-03-03

Production Dates: 2008-01-04 - 2008-01-18

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

Summary

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."

Consequence

If the rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.