2005–2009 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer Recall: These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances of injury in…
NHTSA campaign 16V234000 · Structure · filed Apr 21, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 single axle 28 foot van trailers manufactured July 25, 2004, to February 3, 2009 and equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 55997 and 555998. 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."
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 to the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.
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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- 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 16V234000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.