Vehicle recall 98V121002 · August 29, 1998

1994-1998 Strick Trailer

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with maxibrake I actuators, type 20, type 24, type 30, and type 36.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: trailers equipped with maxibrake I actuators, type 20, type 24, type 30, and type 36. These brake actuators do not have an overstroke indicator. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence: This condition can lead to reduced brake output if the brakes or not properly adjusted or when it is used without an automatic brake adjusting mechanism.
Remedy: Midland will provide owners with a modification kit which will make the brake system compliant.
Notes: Midland is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification began during April 1998.OWNERS who do not receive the free modification kit within a reasonable time should contact midland-grau at 1-316-365-6911 or orion at 1-315-768-8101.ALSO 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: 98V121002
Reported to NHTSA: August 29, 1998
Filed by: STRICK CORPORATION
Vehicles potentially affected: 45
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, air › Slack adjusters

Recall 98V121002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Strick Trailer (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994

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