NHTSA Recall 16V212000: Structure
Strick Trailers, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 460 vehicles. It affects 2004 Strick Single Axle van Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V212000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | April 13, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 2, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2004 Single axle 28 foot van trailers, model S4280E99NFOWW, manufactured August 1, 2003, to October 31, 2003 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 52236 and 52237. These rear impact guard gussets could 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 could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.
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 16V212000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Strick Single Axle van Trailer | 2004 |
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.