Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer: Structure

Affects Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer · 1998–2005 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

If the trailer is rear ended by a automobile, the guard may fail to prevent the automobile from traveling under the trailer, increasing the risk of injury to the driver of the automobile.

What to do

Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational