NHTSA Recall 16V130000
Filed by Strick Trailers, LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 2016-03-03. An estimated 233 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2008-2012 Single axle van trailers equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 50185 and 50186. These rear impact guard gussets 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."
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.
What the manufacturer will do
Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.
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.