NHTSA Recall 14V416000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V416000; Date: Jul. 9, 2014
These rear impact guards increase the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2012 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2013 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2014 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2015 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Strick Corporation
Affected Units:: 67
Recall Summary:
Strick trailers, LLC (strick) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 single axle van trailers manufactured March 2010 to March 2014. The affected trailers may be equipped with rear impact guard gussets part numbers 59653 and 59654. These rear impact guard gussets increase the chances of injury in the event of an accident. Thus, these trailers fail to comply with the federal motor vehicles safety standards no. 223, "rear impact guards. "
How to Fix:
Strick will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guard, or replace the rear impact guard gussets, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2014. Owners may contact strick customer service at 1-800-967-6272.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 22, 2014
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