The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V032000·Announced 2011-01-25

Strick Dry Freight Vans Recalled for Axle Nut Torque Defect

Strick is recalling 2006-2009 Dry Freight vans due to low torque on axle spindle nuts, which could lead to wheel separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) that could progress to wheel separation and result in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Strick Corporation is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Dry Freight vans equipped with ArvinMeritor axles. The recall addresses a defect involving spindle nuts and stake washers on ArvinMeritor TL Series trailer axles. Specifically, the stake washer for the nut may be staked in a single location rather than multiple locations, resulting in low or no torque on the spindle nut.

This defect can cause excessive end-play in the wheel-end system, which could progress to a wheel separation and result in a crash. ArvinMeritor is working with vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on February 15, 2011.

Owners may contact ArvinMeritor at 1-248-273-4641 or Strick at 1-260-692-1334 for assistance. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
STRICK DRY FREIGHT
Brand
STRICK
Manufacturer
STRICK CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
94

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DRY FREIGHT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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