2001–2012 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer Recall: These rear impact guard gussets increase the chances of injury in the…
NHTSA campaign 16V130000 · Structure · filed Mar 3, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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."
The 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.
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 free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 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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Other campaigns involving Strick vehicles
- 2015–2017 Strick Tandem Axle Van Trailer — These valves may have been improperly machined, which may…
- 2007–2015 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer — These rear impact guard gussets increase the chances of…
- 1998–2005 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer — Rear impact guards may not be strong enough to prevent a…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V130000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.