Defect Description For Recall
Strick Trailers, Llc (Strick) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 1998-2005 Dry Freight Van Trailers Manufactured April 19, 1998, To January 17, 2005 And Equipped With Rear Impact Guards That Use Gussets 46829 And 46830. The Rear Impact Guards May Not Be Strong Enough To Prevent A Vehicle From Traveling Under A Trailer In The Event Of A Crash. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 223, “Rear Impact Guards.”
Make Of Vehicle
STRICK
Model Of Vehicle
DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
15V781000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
If The Trailer Is Rear Ended By A Automobile, The Guard May Fail To Prevent The Automobile From Traveling Under The Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Driver Of The Automobile.
Fix Defect
Strick Will Notify Owners, And Service Centers Will Install Reinforcements To The Rear Impact Guards, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 13, 2016. Owners May Contact Strick Customer Service At 1-704-436-2590.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Strick Trailers, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20010822
End Of Manufacture
20011120
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2179
Date Owners Notified
20160113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Strick Trailers, Llc
Date Report Received
20151123
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
223