Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V781000 Reported November 23, 2015

Rear impact guard insufficient strength/fmvss 223

Strick Trailers, Llc · N/A · 2,179 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V781000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Strick Trailers, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,179
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 23, 2015
Completion Rate
25.10

Defect Summary

Strick trailers, llc (strick) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 dry freight van trailers manufactured april 19, 1998, to january 17, 2005 and equipped with rear impact guards that use gussets 46829 and 46830. the rear impact guards 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) number 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 service centers will install reinforcements to the rear impact guards, free of charge. the recall began on january 13, 2016. 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 15V781000 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 15V781000

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

What is recall 15V781000?

NHTSA recall 15V781000 was issued by Strick Trailers, Llc on November 23, 2015. It addresses: Rear impact guard insufficient strength/fmvss 223. The recall affects approximately 2,179 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 15V781000 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.