NHTSA Recall 16V130000: Structure
Strick Trailers, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 233 vehicles. It affects 2001–2012 Strick Single Axle van Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V130000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | March 3, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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."
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V130000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Strick Single Axle van Trailer | 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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.