Trailer hitchesRecall 04V-265 · 2003 Strick 0400cd
STRICK CORPORATION recall 04V-265 covers 935 2003 Strick 0400cd for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V265000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN CONVERTER DOLLIES, THERE IS A CLEARANCE PROBLEM BETWEEN THE LOOP ON THE TRAILER AND THE LOOP ON THE DOLLY. THE HOOK ON THE END OF THE CHAIN WILL NOT PASS BETWEEN THE LOOP AND THE PINTLE HOOK.
The fix
STRICK WILL MODIFY AND SHORTEN THE FRONT GUSSET OF THE DOLLY LEG TO CLEAR THE NEW LOOP THAT WILL BE INSTALLED. THE HANDLES WILL BE RELOCATED BACK BEHIND THE OLD LOOP AND A NEW LOOP WILL BE WELDED IN PLACE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT STRICK AT 1-215-949-3600.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.