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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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