Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 15V-506 · 2013 Strick DRY Freight Van Trailer
Strick Trailers, LLC recall 15V-506 covers 1,006 2013 Strick DRY Freight Van Trailer for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 11, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 33% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V506000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Van Trailers, model number S4280E99NFWOP, manufactured October 1, 2012, to July 15, 2013. As built, the trailers have tires that are more than 12 inches forward of the rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
The risk
Failing to meet the rear impact protection requirements increases the risk of injury to occupants of a vehicle that collides with the rear of the trailer.
The fix
Strick will notify owners and will replace the fixed torque arm with an adjustable torque arm allowing for the rearward adjustment of the axle, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. 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
33%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2012 to July 15, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.