Rear impact guard insufficient strength/fmvss 223
Defect Summary
Strick trailers, llc (strick) is recalling certain model year 2001 van trailers manufactured october 11, 2000, and 2009 van trailers manufactured march 12, 2008, to march 17, 2008. the affected trailers may be equipped with rear impact guards that may not be strong enough to prevent a vehicle from traveling under a trailer in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 223, "rear impact guards."
Safety Consequence
If the trailer is rear ended by a automobile, the guard may fail to prevent the automobile from traveling under the trailer, increasing the risk of injury to the driver of the automobile.
Corrective Action
Strick will notify owners, and fleets will add reinforcements to the gussets, free of charge. the remedy parts are not available, but owners will receive an interim notification starting late october 2015 and will receive a second notice when the remedy parts are available, currently expected to be before the end of 2015. owners may contact strick customer service at 1-260-692-1300.
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FAQ: Recall 15V543000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V543000?
NHTSA recall 15V543000 was issued by Strick Trailers, Llc on August 27, 2015. It addresses: Rear impact guard insufficient strength/fmvss 223. The recall affects approximately 33 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 15V543000 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.