Vehicle recall 02V212000 · August 12, 2002
2000-2003 Strick Van
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V212000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2002
- Filed by
- STRICK CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 18, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,970
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Strick Van (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
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