Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DOEPKER
Model Of Vehicle
Aluminum BULKER A-TRAIN
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V177000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Doepker Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19980301
End Of Manufacture
20030501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6
Date Owners Notified
20030515
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Doepker Industries, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20030515
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121