Recall 16V234000
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 single axle 28 foot van trailers manufactured July 25, 2004, to February 3, 2009 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 55997 and 555998. These rear impact guard gussets could 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 to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | STRICK | SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER |
| 2006 | STRICK | SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER |
| 2007 | STRICK | SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER |
| 2008 | STRICK | SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER |
| 2009 | STRICK | SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.