VANGUARD DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : VANGUARD | Model : DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2012-10-01 - 2013-07-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V506000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-09-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-08-11 | Date Added to Database: 2015-08-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Strick Trailers, LLC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1006 | ||
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Summary:
Strick Trailers, LLC "Strick" is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Van Trailers, model number S4280E99NFWOP, manufactured October 1, 2012, to July 15, 2013. As built, the trailers have tires that are more than 12 inches forward of the rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 224, "Rear Impact Protection." |
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Consequence:
Failing to meet the rear impact protection requirements increases the risk of injury to occupants of a vehicle that collides with the rear of the trailer. |
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Remedy:
Strick will notify owners and will replace the fixed torque arm with an adjustable torque arm allowing for the rearward adjustment of the axle, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. 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: 224 | |
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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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