VANGUARD DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER 2010: EQUIPMENT

Make : VANGUARD Model : DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER Year : 2010
Build Dates : 2008-04-25 - 2014-06-05
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V638000
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-12-05 Date Received by ODI: 2014-10-10 Date Added to Database: 2014-10-10
Manufacturers Involved: Strick Trailers, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 29
Summary:
      Strick Trailers, LLC "Strick" is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured April 25, 2008, to June 5, 2014. The affected trailers are equipped with rear impact guards using gusset part numbers 40033/40034, 43191/43192, 63133/63134 or 67046/67047. The rear impact guards with these gussets do not meet federal standards for strength and energy absorption. As such, these trailers do not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
Consequence:
      If the trailer is struck from behind and the rear impact guards do not meet the required standards, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
      Strick will notify owners, and the rear impact guards of the trailers will be reinforced, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2014. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223
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.