The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E031000·Announced 2018-05-11

Strehl TrailerBlade Fleet Trailer Skirts Recalled for Bracket Separation Risk

Strehl, LLC is recalling TrailerBlade Fleet trailer skirts because mounting brackets may separate, potentially causing the skirt to detach and increasing crash risk.

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 (trailer skirt detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Strehl, LLC is recalling certain TrailerBlade Fleet trailer skirts, part number 404000. The recall involves a defect where the mounting brackets may separate from the skirt panels. If multiple brackets separate, the trailer skirt could detach from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on June 19, 2018. Dealers will inspect the brackets and install a supplemental safety cable on each bracket. If cracks are detected during the inspection, the brackets will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

Owners may contact Strehl customer service at 1-844-462-5233. 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.

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE:BODY recall
Manufacturer
Strehl, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
152

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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