Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V218000

Structure: frame and members

Doepker Industries Ltd. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-04-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V218000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Doepker Industries Ltd.
Vehicles affected
25
Reported to NHTSA
2018-04-05
Owners notified
2018-05-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the load shifts and spills onto the roadway, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
DOEPKER HG Flatdeck Semi2016 2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.