NHTSA Recall 15V825000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V825000; Date: Dec. 8, 2015
If the rear impact guards do not meet safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer; 2009 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer; 2015 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Strick Trailers, Llc
Affected Units:: 188
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to 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.
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: Feb 1, 2016
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