2003 Strick 0400CD
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2003 Strick 0400CD. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
On certain converter dollies, the check valve between the air reservoir and the booster valve was installed in the reverse position with the arrow on the valve pointing towards the air reservoir.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in low air pressure to the booster valve. this also creates a braking timing issue to the trailer unit(s).
Remedy
The check valve will be re-plumbed, arrow pointing towards the booster valve, to provide correct air flow. owner notification began on april 26, 2004. owners should contact strick at 1-215-949-3600.
On certain converter dollies equipped with jost international jsk 37U series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or strick at 215-949-3600.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Strick wheel-end failures
The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect existed or continues to exist.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the agency will continue to monitor this problem closely and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached technical report for full details.
- Strick semi trailer hub failures
Odi opened this investigation based on a fleet complaint where information was furnished indicating that wheel bearings were failing at an unusually high rate.in 29 cases these failures allegedly resulted in a wheel end fire or a wheel separation.during the investigation it was determined that the subject vehicles…
Odi opened this investigation based on a fleet complaint where information was furnished indicating that wheel bearings were failing at an unusually high rate.in 29 cases these failures allegedly resulted in a wheel end fire or a wheel separation.during the investigation it was determined that the subject vehicles were built with low maintenance wheel ends.documents obtained by odi indicate that widespread confusion existed in this industry concerning maintenance requirements.the issues were:frequency of maintenance, amount of grease to be used, and proper method of inspection.several meetings were held involving the axle manufacturer, (arvinmeritor), lubrication manufacturer (mobil), several trailer manufacturers and fleets.currently odi has data which indicates that 255 trailers from a certain build period have wheel ends failing at a higher rate than peer trailers with the same wheel ends.odi IS upgrading this investigation to determine why the one group IS failing at a higher rate than others with the same wheel ends.in order to resolve this matter, odi will be contacting the axle manufacturer, the bearing and grease manufacturers, fleets and will further investigate the issue with strick directly.
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