Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 8, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Strick Trailers, LLC recalls 2007–2015 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer

Recall number

15V825000

Brand / firm

Strick

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 188 units

Why it was recalled

If the rear impact guards do not meet 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 2007, 2009, and 2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers, equipped with rear impact guard gussets 59653 and 59654. These rear impact guard gussets 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 dealers will install reinforcements, or replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.