Vehicle recall 97V238004 · May 27, 1998

1996-1997 Strick Trailer

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (ABS) electronic control units (ECU) for over-the-road trailer applications.

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

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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

NHTSA campaign: 97V238004
Reported to NHTSA: May 27, 1998
Filed by: STRICK CORPORATION
Vehicles potentially affected: 334
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 97V238004 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Strick Trailer (1996-1997): 1997, 1996

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