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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V234📅 Apr 21, 2016

2005–2009 Strick Single Axle VAN Trailer recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 single axle 28 foot van trailers manufactured July 25, 2004, to February 3, 2009 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 55997 and 555998. These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances of injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

💥 The risk

If the rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V234000
Manufacturer
Strick Trailers, LLC
Vehicles affected
167
Component
STRUCTURE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 15, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V234 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V234?

2005–2009 Strick Single Axle VAN Trailer. 167 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Strick dealer to book the free repair.