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- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the load shifts and spills onto the roadway, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The lower rail main beam flanges on certain galvanized flatdeck trailers may crack. If that happens, the load can shift and spill onto the roadway, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners. Authorized dealers will replace the frames free of charge and provide rental trailers while the repair is done. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners can contact Doepker customer service at 1-306-598-2171 and reference recall number HG201801.
If you own one of these trailers, contact Doepker or an authorized dealer as soon as possible, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Doepker HG Flatdeck Semi | 20152016 |
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