EquipmentRecall 14V-638 · 2009–2015 Strick DRY Freight Van Trailer
Strick Trailers, LLC recall 14V-638 covers 29 2009–2015 Strick DRY Freight Van Trailer for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 28% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V638000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
28%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.