Strick Trailers, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V473000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V473000 by Strick Trailers, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 tandem axle 53 foot van trailers manufactured august 18, 2014, to august 28, 2014, and 2017 tandem axle 53 foot van trailers manufactured november 23, 2015, to december 17, 2015, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves Includes 45 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 tandem axle 53 foot van trailers manufactured august 18, 2014, to august 28, 2014, and 2017 tandem axle 53 foot van trailers manufactured november 23, 2015, to december 17, 2015, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves
Defect Summary
Strick trailers, llc (strick) is recalling certain model year 2015 tandem axle 53 foot van trailers manufactured august 18, 2014, to august 28, 2014, and 2017 tandem axle 53 foot van trailers manufactured november 23, 2015, to december 17, 2015, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves. these valves may have been improperly machined, which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Corrective Action
Stricks will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected sr-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2016. owners may contact strick trailers customer service department at 1-260-692-1300.