| Make : STRICK | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19940501 - 19960228 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V190000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010529 | Date Received by ODI: 20010611 | Date Added to Database: 20010702 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 610 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 28' VAN TRAILERS SUPPLIED TO MOTOR CARGO, INC. CRACKS HAVE OCCURRED IN THE CROSSMEMBERS ABOVE THE SUSPENSION. |
||
|
Consequence:
THE AXLE AND SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY COULD OUT FROM UNDER THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
||
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE CRACKED CROSSMEMBERS ABOVE THE SUSPENSION; THE VERTICAL MEMBER AT THE REAR OF THE SUSPENSION BEAM WILL BE FULLY WELDED TO THE BEAM AND REAR FRAME; AND THE "I" CROSSMEMBER AT THE FRONT OF THE SUSPENSION WILL BE REPLACED WITH A TUBE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 2001. 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 TIME SHOULD CONTACT STRICK AT 1-215-949-3600. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||