NHTSA Recall 12V419000
Filed by Strick Trailers, LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2012-08-29. An estimated 160 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Strick Trailers (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 dry freight single-axle trailers with air-ride suspensions mounted on a "C" channel sub-frame because the suspension assembly that is mounted on the "C" channel sub-frame may prematurely wear and fail.
Risk
Worn or failed suspension assemblies may lead to a loss of vehicle stability and compromised structural integrity, which can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Strick will notify owners. The safety recall began on Novenber 2, 2012. Owners may contact Jim Jackson at Strick Trailers at 1-260-692-1334.
Notes
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.