Recall 97V-238: 1996–1997 Strick Trailer

STRICK CORPORATION recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 1998, covering about 334 vehicles.

NHTSA number
97V-238
Report date
May 27, 1998
Vehicles affected
334
Owners notified
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The problem

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (Abs) electronic control units (Ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. The cover seal (O-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer ABS electronic control units. An incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ECU causing a fault to develop. This will cause the vehicle's trailer ABS warning lamp to illuminate immediately when the water contacts the board, deactivating all or part of the ABS.

The risk

If the warning lamp signal is ignored for a period of time, corrosion can develop eventually leaking to a complete loss of ECU function. The service brakes would continue to be fully functional.

The fix

Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the ECU on these trailers.

Notes

Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall and owner notification began december 12, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rockwell at 1-810-435-8001. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto sfety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerSTRICK CORPORATION
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number97V238004

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Strick Trailer1996, 1997All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 97V-238?

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (Abs) electronic control units (Ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. The cover seal (O-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer ABS electronic control units. An incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ECU causing a fault to develop. This will cause the vehicle's trailer ABS warning lamp to illuminate immediately when the water contacts the board, deactivating all or part of the ABS.

How is recall 97V-238 fixed?

Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the ECU on these trailers.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.