STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER 2011: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V416000

Make Model Year
STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-22 2014-07-09 2014-07-10

Manufacturers Involved: Strick Trailers, LLC

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 67

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223

Summary

Strick Trailers, LLC "Strick" is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 single axle van trailers manufactured March 2010 to March 2014. The affected trailers may be equipped with rear impact guard gussets part numbers 59653 and 59654. These rear impact guard gussets increase the chances of injury in the event of an accident. Thus, these trailers fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

Consequence

These rear impact guards increase the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Strick will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guard, or replace the rear impact guard gussets, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-800-967-6272.

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.