Strick Single Axle Van Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 21, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Strick Trailers, LLC recalls 2005–2009 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer

Recall number

16V234000

Brand / firm

Strick

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 167 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

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 15, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.