Recall 14V416000

STRUCTURE

Report Date
20140709
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 single axle van trailers manufactured March 2010 to March 2014. The affected trailers may be equipped with rear impact guard gussets part numbers 59653 and 59654. These rear impact guard gussets increase the chances of injury in the event of an accident. Thus, these trailers fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

Safety Consequence

These rear impact guards increase the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Strick will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guard, or replace the rear impact guard gussets, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-800-967-6272.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2012 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2013 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2014 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2015 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.