NHTSA Recall 15V506000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Strick Trailers, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,006 vehicles. It affects 2013 Strick Dry Freight van Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V506000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | August 11, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 29, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Van Trailers, model number S4280E99NFWOP, manufactured October 1, 2012, to July 15, 2013. As built, the trailers have tires that are more than 12 inches forward of the rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Safety risk
Failing to meet the rear impact protection requirements increases the risk of injury to occupants of a vehicle that collides with the rear of the trailer.
Remedy
Strick will notify owners and will replace the fixed torque arm with an adjustable torque arm allowing for the rearward adjustment of the axle, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V506000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Strick Dry Freight van Trailer | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.