NHTSA Campaign 18V218000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Issued by Doepker Industries Ltd. · Reported Apr 5, 2018 · 25 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DOEPKER HG FLATDECK SEMI 2015 25
DOEPKER HG FLATDECK SEMI 2016 25

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V218000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.