The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V473000·Announced 2016-06-28

Strick Recalls 2015 and 2017 Tandem Axle Van Trailers for Brake Defect

Strick Trailers is recalling specific 2015 and 2017 tandem axle van trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.

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 (brake system) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Strick Trailers, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2017 tandem axle 53-foot van trailers. The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 18, 2014, and August 28, 2014, for the 2015 model year, and between November 23, 2015, and December 17, 2015, for the 2017 model year. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined.

The defect may cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while parking. If the spring brakes are delayed, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Strick will contact owners to provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Strick Trailers Customer Service Department at 1-260-692-1300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STRICK TANDEM AXLE VAN TRAILER
Brand
STRICK
Manufacturer
Strick Trailers, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
45

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)

  • TANDEM AXLE VAN TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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