NHTSA Recall 15V825000: Structure
Strick Trailers, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 188 vehicles. It affects 2007–2015 Strick Dry Freight van Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V825000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | December 8, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2007, 2009, and 2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers, equipped with rear impact guard gussets 59653 and 59654. 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."
Safety risk
If the rear impact guards do not meet safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Strick will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements, or replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V825000
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.