Recall 15V535 affects 4 2014 Strick Van Trailer trailers with suspension pivot bolts that can fail. Repair kits and labor are free.
Strick is recalling 4 2014 Van Trailer units because SAF-Holland CBX air ride suspension pivot bolts can fail where the bolt head meets the bolt body. If a pivot bolt fails, the suspension and attached axle can separate from the trailer, raising crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2014 Strick Van Trailer uses a SAF-Holland CBX Series air ride axle suspension. That suspension supports the trailer axle, uses air springs to cushion the load, and keeps the axle located under the trailer as it moves over the road. Pivot bolts hold key suspension arms in position, so those arms can move as designed without letting the axle shift out of place.
On affected trailers, the pivot bolts have an intergranular quench crack where the bolt head meets the body of the bolt. That crack is a weakness left from the bolt hardening process. Under normal trailer loads, the cracked area can break, and a failed pivot bolt can let part of the suspension or axle separate from the trailer.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on noise, visible looseness, or another early clue before the bolt breaks.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Strick Van Trailer | suspension component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 4 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Failed pivot bolts can let the suspension and attached axle separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. Schedule the repair soon, especially before loading the trailer for road use, and stop if the trailer tracks abnormally. Repair will be free at any franchised Strick dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Strick Van Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Strick customer service to confirm the free SAF-Holland suspension repair-kit process.
- Avoid towing or loading the trailer until the pivot-bolt repair kit is installed; failed pivot bolts can let the axle separate from the trailer.
- Reference recall number 15V535 when you contact Strick or the repair shop.
- Keep receipts for labor tied to the repair-kit installation, since SAF-Holland reimburses owner labor for this recall.
What happens at the repair
When the repair process is available through Strick, the owner receives one repair kit per axle at no charge. The kit addresses the SAF-Holland suspension pivot bolts. Installation labor is reimbursed by SAF-Holland, so keep the repair order and proof of labor payment with your trailer records. Contact Strick customer service using the notice instructions before scheduling the work, so the service desk can confirm kit delivery and labor reimbursement handling. The final dealer repair will be free once available.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 21, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V535?
Recall 15V535 covers 4 2014 Strick Van Trailer units equipped with SAF-Holland CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The pivot bolts can fail where the bolt head meets the bolt body. SAF-Holland arranged one repair kit per axle free of charge.
What should I do if my 2014 Strick Van Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V535. If it is, contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590 and ask for the SAF-Holland CBX suspension pivot-bolt repair kit and labor reimbursement instructions.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect remedy at no cost, and SAF-Holland arranged one repair kit per axle free of charge. SAF-Holland also reimburses the labor required to install the repair kits.
What is the safety risk?
The pivot bolts can fail and let the suspension and attached axle separate from the trailer. That increases crash risk. Until your VIN and repair status are confirmed, ask Strick customer service how to handle the trailer safely.
What if I bought the Strick Van Trailer used?
The recall still follows the trailer. A used owner gets the same free repair path when the VIN is included. Check your VIN, then reference recall 15V535 when you contact Strick customer service about the repair kit and labor reimbursement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V535000 |
|---|---|
| Strick customer service | 1-704-436-2590 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V535 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V535000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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