1998 STRICK TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 STRICK TRAILER
The 1998 STRICK TRAILER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 STRICK TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 STRICK TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 6,176 vehicles.
Recall 98V124000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR RHP SUSPENSIONS. THESE TRAILERS EXCEED THE BRAKE ACTUATION AND RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE NUMBER OF HOSES AND FITTINGS IN THE AIR SYSTEM.
View full details →Recall 98V121002 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH MAXIBRAKE I ACTUATORS, TYPE 20, TYPE 24, TYPE 30, AND TYPE 36. THESE BRAKE ACTUATORS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERSTROKE INDICATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE OUTPUT IF THE BRAKES OR NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED OR WHEN IT IS USED WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.
Remedy: MIDLAND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WHICH WILL MAKE THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLIANT.
View full details →Recall 02V139020 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 6,101 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.
Remedy: BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 STRICK TRAILER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 STRICK TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A STEHL TOW CAR DOLLY. THE CONTACT WAS UTILIZING THE DOLLY ON BUMPY ROADS. HE LOOKED AT THE STRAPS AND NOTICED THAT ONE OF THEM HAD BECOME COMPLETELY LOOSE. HE SUSPECTED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE LOCKING SYSTEM WAS VERY POOR, WHICH CAUSED THE STRAPS TO LOOSEN. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOLLY. THE CONTACT FELT THAT IT WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD DETACH FROM THE DOLLY AT 60 MPH. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 1998 STRICK TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 STRICK TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 STRICK TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 STRICK TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STRICK TRAILER
- 1993 STRICK TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 1994 STRICK TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 1995 STRICK TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 1996 STRICK TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 1997 STRICK TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 1998 STRICK TRAILER (current)
- 1999 STRICK TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2000 STRICK TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2001 STRICK TRAILER — 1 complaint
- 2002 STRICK TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2003 STRICK TRAILER — 0 complaints
Other STRICK Models
- STRICK 0400CD — 0 total complaints
- STRICK BRIDGEMASTER — 0 total complaints
- STRICK CHEETAH — 0 total complaints
- STRICK DFV — 0 total complaints
- STRICK DRY FREIGHT — 0 total complaints
- STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- STRICK S7420E99NSLOW — 0 total complaints
- STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER — 0 total complaints