2003 Strick 0400CD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2003 Strick 0400CD. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2003 Strick 0400CD
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Trailer hitches
On certain converter dollies, there is a clearance problem between the loop on the trailer and the loop on the dolly. The hook on the end of the chain will not pass between the loop and the pintle hook.
Remedy: Strick will modify and shorten the front gusset of the dolly leg to clear the new loop that will be installed. The handles will be relocated back behind the old loop and a new loop will be welded in place. Owner…
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Check valve (service brakes)
On certain converter dollies, the check valve between the air reservoir and the booster valve was installed in the reverse position with the arrow on the valve pointing towards the air reservoir.
Remedy: The check valve will be re-plumbed, arrow pointing towards the booster valve, to provide correct air flow. Owner notification began on april 26, 2004. Owners should contact strick at 1-215-949-3600.
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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
On certain converter dollies equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Strick 0400CD. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Strick 0400CD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Strick 0400CD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Strick 0400CD | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Strick 0400CD | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Strick 0400CD | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Strick 0400CD | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Strick 0400CD | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Strick 0400CD
How do I know if my 2003 Strick 0400CD has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2003 Strick 0400CD; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Strick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V188000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Strick models
- Trailer2 complaints
- Bridgemaster0 complaints
- Cheetah0 complaints
- Dfv0 complaints
- Dry Freight0 complaints
- Dry Freight van Trailer0 complaints
- Single Axle van Trailer0 complaints
- Strick0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.