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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain single axle 28-foot van trailers built between July 2004 and February 2009 have rear impact guards fitted with gussets that may not meet federal rear impact guard safety requirements. If the guards do not perform to standard, the risk of injury increases in a crash involving the rear of the trailer.
Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, Strick Trailers, LLC. Authorized service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards at no cost to you. The recall began June 15, 2016. If you own one of these trailers, contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Strick Single Axle Van Trailer | 20052006200720082009 |
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