1995–2001 Strick Trailer Recall: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND SR-5 TRAILER…
NHTSA campaign 02V139020 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Aug 15, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE CIRCUIT.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 OR STRICK AT 704-436-2441.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Strick Trailer recalls
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- 2000–2003 Strick Trailer — ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC…
- 1993 Strick Trailer — ON CERTAIN 28' VAN TRAILERS SUPPLIED TO USF DUGAN, CRACKS…
- 1994–1996 Strick Trailer — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 28' VAN TRAILERS SUPPLIED TO MOTOR…
Other campaigns involving Strick vehicles
- 2015–2017 Strick Tandem Axle Van Trailer — These valves may have been improperly machined, which may…
- 2005–2009 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer — These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances…
- 2004 Strick Single Axle Van Trailer — These rear impact guard gussets could increase the chances…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V139020. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.