| Make : STRICK | Model : STRICK | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19841001 - 19850301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V098000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860722 | Date Received by ODI: 19860722 | Date Added to Database: 19860729 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STRICK CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 527 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN SOME LOCKING PIN HOUSINGS WHICH LOCKS THE ADJUSTABLE TANDEM TRAILER AXLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS IN THE LOCKING PIN HOUSING COULD CAUSE IMPROPER LOCKING, AND THE SLIDING TANDEM MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT WARNING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE TUBULAR PIN HOUSING WITH A HEAVY BLOCK AND HOUSING TO SUPPORT IT; ALSO INSTALL A REAR GUSSET BETWEEN TRAVEL STOP AND REAR BOLSTER. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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