The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V234000·Announced 2016-04-21

Strick Recalls 2005-2009 Single Axle Van Trailers for Rear Impact Guard Defect

Strick Trailers is recalling 2005-2009 single axle van trailers because rear impact guard gussets may increase injury risk in crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where non-compliant rear impact guards could increase the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Strick Trailers, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 single axle 28-foot van trailers. The affected units were manufactured between July 25, 2004, and February 3, 2009, and are equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 55997 and 555998.

The recall is issued because these specific rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances of injury in the event of a crash. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STRICK SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER
Brand
STRICK
Manufacturer
Strick Trailers, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
167

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)

  • SINGLE AXLE VAN TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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