Vehicle recall 90V027000 · February 12, 1990

1989-1990 Strick Trailer

An incorrect ratio relay valve was installed in the brake system and the pressure protection valve was installed incorrectly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: An incorrect ratio relay valve was installed in the brake system and the pressure protection valve was installed incorrectly.
Consequence: Incorrect installation of the valves would reduce the available reservoir capacity by one half, resulting in loss of normal braking function and could cause application of the spring brakes, which could effect the operation of the truck and result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace the brake relay valve and re-orient the pressure protection valve.
Notes: System: brake relay valve, FMVSS 121.VEHICLE description: tandem axle van trailers.caution: driving in circumstances which will require numerous brake applications[e.g., descending long steep grades in a short time] should be avoided until the defect is remedied.warning of the reduced reservoir pressure should be heeded for loss of normal braking function, and precaution taken.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V027000
Reported to NHTSA: February 12, 1990
Filed by: STRICK CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 7, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 493
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Antilock

Recall 90V027000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Strick Trailer (1989-1990): 1990, 1989

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