NHTSA Recall 16V234000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V234000; Date: Apr. 21, 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:
2005 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2006 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2007 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2008 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer; 2009 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Strick Trailers, Llc
Affected Units:: 167
Recall Summary:
Strick trailers, LLC (strick) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 single axle 28 foot van trailers manufactured July 25, 2004, to February 3, 2009 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 55997 and 555998. These rear impact guard gussets could 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 to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.
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: Jun 15, 2016
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