Strick Trailers, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V234000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V234000 by Strick Trailers, Llc. Affecting model year 2005-2009 single axle 28 foot van trailers manufactured july 25, 2004, to february 3, 2009 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 55997 and 555998 Includes 167 affected units, Rear Impact Guards/FMVSS 223, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2005-2009 single axle 28 foot van trailers manufactured july 25, 2004, to february 3, 2009 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 55997 and 555998
Defect Summary
Strick trailers, llc (strick) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 single axle 28 foot van trailers manufactured july 25, 2004, to february 3, 2009 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 55997 and 555998. these rear impact guard gussets could 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."
Corrective Action
Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. the recall began on june 15, 2016. owners may contact strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.