StructureRecall 15V-825 · 2007–2015 Strick DRY Freight Van Trailer
Strick Trailers, LLC recall 15V-825 covers 188 2007–2015 Strick DRY Freight Van Trailer for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 40% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V825000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2007, 2009, and 2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers, equipped with rear impact guard gussets 59653 and 59654. These rear impact guard gussets 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."
The risk
If the rear impact guards do not meet safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Strick will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements, or replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. 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
40%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 19, 2015 to February 19, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.