NHTSA recall 01V190000
Suspension
Strick Trailer
Reported Jun 11, 2001610 vehicles affectedSTRICK CORPORATIONBuilt May 1, 1994 – Feb 28, 1996
The defect
Vehicle description: 28' van trailers supplied to motor cargo, inc. cracks have occurred in the crossmembers above the suspension.
The risk
The axle and suspension assembly could out from under the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.