NHTSA recall 86V098000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Strick Strick
Reported Jul 22, 1986527 vehicles affectedSTRICK CORPORATIONBuilt Oct 1, 1984 – Mar 1, 1985
The defect
Cracks have developed in some locking pin housings which locks the adjustable tandem trailer axle. consequence of defect: cracks in the locking pin housing could cause improper locking, and the sliding tandem may separate without warning when brakes are applied. this could result in a vehicle accident.
The remedy
Replace the tubular pin housing with a heavy block and housing to support it; also install a rear gusset between travel stop and rear bolster.