Recall 02V212000: Strick corporation

Report received

Aug 12, 2002

Manufacturer

Strick corporation

Potentially affected

1,970vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain dry freight vans equipped with stemco pro-torq axle nut system, it is possible that wheels can separate due to improper installation or failure of the lock ring provided with the pro-torq axle nut system.

Possible consequence

Wheels separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners/dealers will inspect the wheels. If snap lock ring is installed wrong, it will be removed and re-installed correctly. Owner notification began june 18, 2002. 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 strick at 1-260-692-6121.