Recall 15V825 covers 188 2007, 2009, 2015 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer vehicles for rear impact guard gussets. Repair will be free once available.
Strick is recalling 188 Dry Freight Van Trailer units from 2007, 2009, and 2015 because the rear impact guard gussets do not meet federal safety standards. If the rear impact guards do not meet those standards, injury risk can increase in a crash, and the Strick dealer repair will be free once the company makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The rear impact guard on a 2007, 2009, 2015 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer is the protective structure mounted across the back of the trailer. Its gussets are support brackets that tie the guard into the trailer frame. In a rear crash, the guard and gussets are supposed to hold their shape and help reduce injury risk.
On these trailers, rear impact guard gussets 59653 and 59654 were used in an assembly that did not meet federal rear impact guard strength requirements when tested. The issue is not a wear item or a driver-caused problem. The guard needs reinforcement at the curbside and roadside gussets so the rear structure performs as required.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is unlikely to notice this defect during normal use because the problem appears when the rear impact guard is loaded in a crash.
Who's affected?
Scope spans the 2007, 2009, and 2015 model years for the same dry freight van trailer structure issue.
| 2007 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2015 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer | body or structural component |
| 2009 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 188 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The model year narrows the list, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Rear impact guards that do not meet safety standards increase injury risk in a crash because they provide less protection at the back of the trailer. Keep the trailer in service only if you can operate it safely and arrange the recall work promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Strick dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007, 2009, 2015 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer is included in this recall.
- Find the Strick owner notice mailed in 2016, or call Strick customer service if you never received it.
- Ask a franchised Strick dealer whether the free rear-impact-guard reinforcement or replacement is open for your trailer.
- Reference recall number 15V825 when you call so the dealer can match the trailer to the rear-impact-guard gusset repair.
- Keep the trailer out of service until Strick or the dealer confirms the rear impact guard meets the required safety standard.
What happens at the repair
Strick's filing describes the dealer fix: a Strick technician installs reinforcements on the rear impact guard gussets or replaces the rear impact guards. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Strick has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this repair. If you have prior repair paperwork, contact Strick customer service and ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 8, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 1, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V825?
Recall 15V825 covers 188 2007, 2009, and 2015 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer units with rear impact guard gussets that fail to meet FMVSS 223. Strick dealers will install reinforcements or replace the rear impact guards for free.
What should I do if my 2007, 2009, or 2015 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V825. If it is, contact a Strick dealer or Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590 and reference recall 15V825. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Strick says dealers will install reinforcements or replace the rear impact guards free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The rear impact guards do not meet the required safety standard, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Strick dealer repair before putting the trailer back into regular service.
What if I bought this Strick trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original buyer. Check your VIN, then call a Strick dealer or Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590 with recall number 15V825.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V825000 |
|---|---|
| Strick customer service | 1-704-436-2590 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V825 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V825000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →