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Safety Recall: 18V218000

18V218000 Reported: 4/5/2018 Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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Summary

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.

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.

Additional 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.

Affected Vehicles