Strick Tandem Axle Van Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Strick Trailers, LLC recalls 2015–2017 Strick Tandem Axle Van Trailer

Recall number

16V473000

Brand / firm

Strick

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 45 units

Why it was recalled

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.