Recall 16V130000

STRUCTURE

Report Date
20160303
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2008-2012 Single axle van trailers equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 50185 and 50186. 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."

Safety Consequence

If the rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2001 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2003 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2005 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2008 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2009 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2010 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2011 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
2012 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER

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