Strick Trailers, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V781000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V781000 by Strick Trailers, Llc. Affecting model year 1998-2005 dry freight van trailers manufactured april 19, 1998, to january 17, 2005 and equipped with rear impact guards that use gussets 46829 and 46830 Includes 2,179 affected units, Rear Impact Guard Insufficient Strength/FMVSS 223, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 1998-2005 dry freight van trailers manufactured april 19, 1998, to january 17, 2005 and equipped with rear impact guards that use gussets 46829 and 46830
Defect Summary
Strick trailers, llc (strick) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 dry freight van trailers manufactured april 19, 1998, to january 17, 2005 and equipped with rear impact guards that use gussets 46829 and 46830. the rear impact guards may not be strong enough to prevent a vehicle from traveling under a trailer in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 223, "rear impact guards."
Corrective Action
Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. the recall began on january 13, 2016. owners may contact strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.