Recall 15V506000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2013-2013 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,006 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V506000 |
| Manufacturer | Strick Trailers, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,006 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Van Trailers, model number S4280E99NFWOP, manufactured October 1, 2012, to July 15, 2013. As built, the trailers have tires that are more than 12 inches forward of the rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Safety Consequence
Failing to meet the rear impact protection requirements increases the risk of injury to occupants of a vehicle that collides with the rear of the trailer.
Remedy
Strick will notify owners and will replace the fixed torque arm with an adjustable torque arm allowing for the rearward adjustment of the axle, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.
Related Recalls for STRICK
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V473000 | 2015 STRICK TANDEM AXLE VAN TRAILER | PARKING BRAKE | 45 | |
| 16V234000 | 2005 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER | STRUCTURE | 167 | |
| 16V212000 | 2004 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER | STRUCTURE | 460 | |
| 16V130000 | 2005 STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER | STRUCTURE | 233 | |
| 15V825000 | 2007 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | STRUCTURE | 188 | |
| 15V781000 | 1998 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | STRUCTURE | 2,179 | |
| 15V543000 | 2009 STRICK VAN TRAILER | STRUCTURE | 33 | |
| 15V535000 | 2014 STRICK VAN TRAILER | SUSPENSION | 4 | |
| 15V112000 | 2007 STRICK TRAILER | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 117 | |
| 14V638000 | 2010 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | EQUIPMENT | 29 |