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2015-2017 Strick Tandem Axle Van Trailer recall: parking brake

Strick Trailers, LLC reported this safety recall on June 28, 2016. It covers about 45 vehicles.

vehicles affected
45
reported
Jun 28, 2016
owners notified
Aug 22, 2016

Parking brake

What is wrong
Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2015 tandem axle 53 foot van trailers manufactured August 18, 2014, to August 28, 2014, and 2017 tandem axle 53 foot van trailers manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 17, 2015, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined, which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Stricks will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Strick Trailers Customer Service Department at 1‑260‑692‑1300.

Recall number 16V473000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V473000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Strick Tandem Axle Van Trailer parking brake?

Yes. Recall 16V473000, reported on June 28, 2016, covers about 45 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V473000?

Stricks will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Strick Trailers Customer Service Department at 1‑260‑692‑1300.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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