NHTSA Campaign 15V825000
STRUCTURE
Issued by Strick Trailers, LLC · Reported Dec 8, 2015 · 188 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
If the rear impact guards do not meet safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRICK | DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | 2007 | 188 |
| STRICK | DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | 2009 | 188 |
| STRICK | DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | 2015 | 188 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V825000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.