Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V638000 Reported October 10, 2014

Rear impact guards need gusset reinforcements

Strick Trailers, Llc · N/A · 29 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V638000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Strick Trailers, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
29
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 10, 2014
Completion Rate
27.59

Defect Summary

Strick trailers, llc (strick) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 dry freight van trailers manufactured april 25, 2008, to june 5, 2014. the affected trailers are equipped with rear impact guards using gusset part numbers 40033/40034, 43191/43192, 63133/63134 or 67046/67047. the rear impact guards with these gussets do not meet federal standards for strength and energy absorption. as such, these trailers do not comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 223, "rear impact guards."

Safety Consequence

If the trailer is struck from behind and the rear impact guards do not meet the required standards, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Strick will notify owners, and the rear impact guards of the trailers will be reinforced, free of charge. the recall began on december 5, 2014. owners may contact strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Strick Trailers, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V638000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V638000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V638000?

NHTSA recall 14V638000 was issued by Strick Trailers, Llc on October 10, 2014. It addresses: Rear impact guards need gusset reinforcements. The recall affects approximately 29 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Strick Trailers, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V638000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.