Doepker Aluminum Bulker A-Train (2003) – 03V177000

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