1998–2005 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer Recall: Rear impact guards may not be strong enough to prevent a vehicle from…
NHTSA campaign 15V781000 · Structure · filed Nov 23, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured April 19, 1998, to January 17, 2005 and equipped with rear impact guards that use gussets 46829 and 46830. The rear impact guards may not be strong enough to prevent a vehicle from traveling under a trailer in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
The risk
If the trailer is rear ended by a automobile, the guard may fail to prevent the automobile from traveling under the trailer, increasing the risk of injury to the driver of the automobile.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.
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.
Affected vehicles
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- 2005–2009 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer — These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances…
- 2004 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer — These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V781000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.