Doepker recall: Structure
What is wrong
Doepker Industries Ltd. (Doepker) is recalling certain 2015-2016 53' Tridem Galvanized Highboy Flatdeck Semi trailers. The lower rail main beam flanges may crack, possibly causing the load to shift and spill onto the road.
What could happen
If the load shifts and spills onto the roadway, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Doepker will notify owners, and dealers will provide rental trailers, and replace the frames, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Doepker customer service at 1-306-598-2171. Doepker's number for this recall is HG201801.
Vehicles covered
- Doepker Hg Flatdeck Semi 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V218000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Doepker Industries Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 5, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 1, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 9, 2014 to Dec 8, 2014
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- HG201801
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.