Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V130000 Reported March 3, 2016

Rear impact guards/fmvss 223

Strick Trailers, Llc · N/A · 233 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V130000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
233
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 3, 2016
Completion Rate
3.91

Defect Summary

Strick trailers, llc (strick) is recalling certain model year 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2008-2012 single axle van trailers equipped with rear impact guards using gussets 50185 and 50186. these rear impact guard gussets increase the chances of injury 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 rear impact guards do not meet the safety standards, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Strick will notify owners, and service centers will install reinforcements free of charge. the recall began on april 15, 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 16V130000 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 16V130000

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

What is recall 16V130000?

NHTSA recall 16V130000 was issued by Strick Trailers, Llc on March 3, 2016. It addresses: Rear impact guards/fmvss 223. The recall affects approximately 233 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 16V130000 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.