NHTSA Recall 16V130000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V130000; Date: Mar. 3, 2016
If the rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2003 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2005 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2008 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2009 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2010 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2011 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2012 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Strick Trailers, Llc
Affected Units:: 233
Recall Summary:
Strick trailers, LLC (strick) is recalling certain model year 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2008-2012 single axle van trailers equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 50185 and 50186. 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 service centers will install reinforcements free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 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: Apr 15, 2016
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