Strick Van Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 21, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Strick Trailers, LLC recalls 2014 Strick Van Trailer

Recall number

15V535000

Brand / firm

Strick

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4 units

Why it was recalled

Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2014 Van Trailers manufactured November 12, 2013, to December 9, 2013, and equipped with SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The trailer suspension has pivot bolts that may fail at the point where the bolt head meets the body of the bolt.

What to do

Strick has notified the owners, and SAF-Holland has arranged for delivery of one repair kit per axle free of charge. SAF-Holland will reimburse the owner for the labor required to install the repair kits. The recall began September 17, 2015. Owners may contact Strick customer service at jclontz@diamatrix.net or 1-704-436-2590. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-497.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.