Strick Trailers, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V506000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V506000 by Strick Trailers, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 dry freight van trailers, model number s4280e99nfwop, manufactured october 1, 2012, to july 15, 2013 Includes 1,006 affected units, Improperly Positioned Tires/FMVSS 224, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 dry freight van trailers, model number s4280e99nfwop, manufactured october 1, 2012, to july 15, 2013

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V506000

Manufacturer: Strick Trailers, Llc

Report Received Date: 2015-08-11T00:00:00

Subject: Improperly positioned tires/fmvss 224

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,006

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 33.87

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NHTSA ID: 15V506000

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