2003 Doepker Aluminum Bulker A-train Recalls
All 2003 Doepker Aluminum Bulker A-train recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 22nd, 2003
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Recall Date
May 22nd, 2003
May 22nd, 2003
Units Effected
6
6
NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V177000
Manufacturer: DOEPKER INDUSTRIES LTD.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: May 15th, 2003
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRAILERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT ANTI-LOCKING BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ON THE FRONT AXLES. Consequence Summary:
THE USE OF CONVENTIONAL (NON-ABS) BRAKES ON THE FRONT AXLE COULD ALLOW A WHEEL LOCKUP THAT COULD IN TURN LEAD TO JACKKNIFING THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ABS ON THE FRONT AXLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 25, 2003. 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 DOEPKER AT 1-306-598-2171. Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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