Strick Trailers, LLC is recalling certain model year 2004 Single axle 28 foot van trailers
— Recall Campaign #16V212000
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2004 Single axle 28 foot van trailers, model S4280E99NFOWW, manufactured August 1, 2003, to October 31, 2003 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 52236 and 52237. 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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 460 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V212000
| Manufacturer: | Strick Trailers, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 13, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V212000 |
| Units affected: | 460 |
- Description:
- Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2004 Single axle 28 foot van trailers, model S4280E99NFOWW, manufactured August 1, 2003, to October 31, 2003 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 52236 and 52237. 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."
- Consequeces:
- If the rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.
- 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.