Strick Trailer recalls

What is wrong

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Risk

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Remedy

Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1‑800‑331‑3188, or Ricon customer service at 1‑800‑322‑2884. Farber's number for this recall is 14E-041.

Recall number 15V112000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.

Risk

If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.

Remedy

Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. 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 bendix at 1‑800‑478‑1793 or strick at 1‑215‑949‑3600.

Recall number 03V432000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (I/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped by a separated I/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.

Risk

This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.

Remedy

Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation 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 bendix at 440‑329‑9000 or strick at 704‑436‑2441.

Recall number 02V139020 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain 28' van trailers supplied to usf dugan, cracks have occurred in the crossmembers above the suspension.

Risk

The axle and suspension assembly could out from under the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 november 7, 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.

Recall number 02V001000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: 28' van trailers supplied to motor cargo, inc. Cracks have occurred in the crossmembers above the suspension.

Risk

The axle and suspension assembly could out from under the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Recall number 01V190000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with maxibrake I actuators, type 20, type 24, type 30, and type 36. These brake actuators do not have an overstroke indicator. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Risk

This condition can lead to reduced brake output if the brakes or not properly adjusted or when it is used without an automatic brake adjusting mechanism.

Remedy

Midland will provide owners with a modification kit which will make the brake system compliant.

Recall number 98V121002 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with meritor rhp suspensions. These trailers exceed the brake actuation and release requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Risk

Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will change the number of hoses and fittings in the air system.

Recall number 98V124000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (ABS) electronic control units (ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. The cover seal (o-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer ABS electronic control units. An incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ecu causing a fault to develop. This will cause the vehicle's trailer ABS warning lamp to illuminate immediately when the water contacts the board, deactivating all or part of the ABS.

Risk

If the warning lamp signal is ignored for a period of time, corrosion can develop eventually leaking to a complete loss of ecu function. The service brakes would continue to be fully functional.

Remedy

Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the ecu on these trailers.

Recall number 97V238004 · Recall details

What is wrong

An incorrect ratio relay valve was installed in the brake system and the pressure protection valve was installed incorrectly.

Risk

Incorrect installation of the valves would reduce the available reservoir capacity by one half, resulting in loss of normal braking function and could cause application of the spring brakes, which could effect the operation of the truck and result in an accident.

Remedy

Replace the brake relay valve and re-orient the pressure protection valve.

Recall number 90V027000 · Recall details