VANGUARD DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER 2009: STRUCTURE
| Make : VANGUARD | Model : DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2015-02-19 - 2015-02-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V825000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-12-08 | Date Added to Database: 2015-12-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Strick Trailers, LLC | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 188 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
If the rear impact guards do not meet safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223 | |
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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. |
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