- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
- The risk
- If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
- The fix
- Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. 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 1-800-478-1793 or strick at 1-215-949-3600.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Strick Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Strick Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 deaths. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2003 for the ABS warning light. For comparison, the 2000 has 0 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 2
Most common 2001 Strick Trailer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Strick Trailer recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2001 Strick Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tractor trailer veers left on highway. 1994 Nissan strikes left side of 2001 strick trailer, underrides the trailer, severely compromising the occupant capsule. Side underride injures at least 1900 people per year, killing at least 77 per year, likely much higher. A simple guard along the sides of trailers would prevent compromise of the occupant capsule in impacts at speeds otherwise survivable. The guard can be covered in such a manner that it improves the fuel efficiency, more than offsetting any loss of fuel efficiency due to extra weight, and saves more money than the cost of the guard itself. *Tr
Strick Trailer: every year compared
All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2001 Strick Trailer
Does the 2001 Strick Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Strick Trailer: ABS warning light (November 2003); check valve (August 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Strick Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Strick Trailer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 25, 2009 and the latest on August 25, 2009. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 2 deaths.
Is the 2001 Strick Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 9 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Strick Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Strick Trailer years have the most complaints?
1998 (1), 2001 (1). See every Strick Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Strick Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data