Strick Single Axle Van Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 13, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Strick Trailers, LLC recalls 2004 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer

Recall number

16V212000

Brand / firm

Strick

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 460 units

Why it was recalled

If the rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2004 Single axle 28 foot van trailers, model S4280E99NFOWW, manufactured August 1, 2003, to October 31, 2003 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 52236 and 52237. 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."

What to do

Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.