NHTSA recall 04V265000
Trailer hitches
Strick 0400CD
Reported Jun 17, 2004935 vehicles affectedSTRICK CORPORATION
The defect
On certain converter dollies, there IS a clearance problem between the loop on the trailer and the loop on the dolly. the hook on the end of the chain will not pass between the loop and the pintle hook.
The remedy
Strick will modify and shorten the front gusset of the dolly leg to clear the new loop that will be installed. the handles will be relocated back behind the old loop and a new loop will be welded in place. owner notification began on may 3, 2004. owners should contact strick at 1-215-949-3600.