Recall 14V416 covers 67 2011-2015 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer trailers with noncompliant rear impact guard gussets. Repair is free at any franchised Strick dealer.
Strick is recalling 67 2011-2015 Single Axle Van Trailer trailers because rear impact guard gussets with part numbers 59653 and 59654 do not meet the rear-impact guard safety standard. In a crash, the guards increase the risk of injury, and the Strick dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear impact guard is the metal guard at the back of a van trailer. On 2011-2015 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer units, the recall centers on the guard's gussets, the support plates that help hold the guard in the correct position. That guard is intended to reduce injury risk when another vehicle hits the rear of the trailer.
The affected trailers use rear impact guard gussets with part numbers 59653 and 59654. Those gussets do not provide the required rear impact guard performance under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 223. In a rear impact crash, that weaker guard structure increases the chance of injury because the back of the trailer does not meet the required protection standard.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is not a noise, light, leak, or handling change the driver can feel before a crash.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 model years, all tied to the same body or structural component.
| 2012 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2013 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer | body or structural component |
| 2014 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer | body or structural component |
| 2011 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer | body or structural component |
| 2015 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 67 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A rear impact guard that lacks the required reinforcement raises the risk of injury in a crash. Keep using the trailer with caution, and arrange recall service before further routine use. Repair will be free at any franchised Strick dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2015 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Strick customer service at 1-800-967-6272 to confirm repair scheduling for recall number 14V416.
- Ask Strick where to schedule the free rear-impact-guard reinforcement or gusset replacement that addresses the crash injury risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Strick mailed one, plus any trailer registration details the service location requests.
- Avoid hauling the trailer until Strick confirms the rear impact guard repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Strick technician inspects the rear impact guard area and installs reinforcements to the guard, or replaces the rear impact guard gussets covered by the recall. Strick says owner notification began on August 25, 2014. The dealer repair is free once the campaign remedy is available for your trailer. The work focuses on the gussets that support the rear impact guard, so ask the service desk to confirm the guard reinforcement or gusset replacement is listed for your VIN before the trailer is left for repair.
Timeline
| July 9, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 22, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V416?
Recall 14V416 covers 67 2011-2015 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer units with rear impact guard gussets tied to a rear impact guard compliance defect. The issue involves Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 223, and Strick dealers will reinforce or replace the affected guard gussets for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2015 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V416. If it is, contact a Strick dealer or Strick customer service at 1-800-967-6272 to arrange the rear impact guard reinforcement or gusset replacement. Reference recall 14V416 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to complete recall repairs at no cost, and Strick's remedy says dealers will install rear impact guard reinforcements or replace the rear impact guard gussets free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is higher injury risk in a crash. Strick's filing says the rear impact guards increase the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash. If your trailer is included, arrange the free dealer repair before continued regular use.
What if I bought this Strick trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Strick Single Axle Van Trailer is included, then call a Strick dealer or Strick customer service with recall 14V416.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V416000 |
|---|---|
| Strick customer service | 1-800-967-6272 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V416 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V416000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →