Recall 14V638000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20141010
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured April 25, 2008, to June 5, 2014. The affected trailers are equipped with rear impact guards using gusset part numbers 40033/40034, 43191/43192, 63133/63134 or 67046/67047. The rear impact guards with these gussets do not meet federal standards for strength and energy absorption. As such, these trailers do not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

Safety Consequence

If the trailer is struck from behind and the rear impact guards do not meet the required standards, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Strick will notify owners, and the rear impact guards of the trailers will be reinforced, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2014. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2009 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
2010 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
2011 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
2012 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
2013 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
2014 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
2015 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER

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