STRICK 1998 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
1998 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
Brand
STRICK
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 1998
Strick Trailers, LLC is recalling certain 1998 STRICK DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER vehicles due to structure issues. 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 in.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026