Strick Recall 82V079000: Parking Brake, Driveline, Hydraulic, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 82V079000 · announced August 19, 1982 · filed by Strick Corporation · 295 units affected

The problem

THE TRAILERS HAVE INCORRECT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE SUPPLY LINE AND THE DOLLY. THIS IMPROPER CONNECTION PREVENTS THE DOLLY AND FULL TRAILER FROM HAVING THE ABILITY TO PERFORM EMERGENCY BRAKING OR PARKING BRAKE FUNCTIONS.

What to do

MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE KITS TO REFIT THE PIPING AND WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SUPPLY LINE/DOLLY CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLYIF THESE TRAILERS ARE USED AS A LEADER TRAILER IN A DOUBLES COMBINATION AND ANEMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION ARISES.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.