Recall 01V052000: Drake trailers of edinburgh

Report received

Feb 23, 2001

Manufacturer

Drake trailers of edinburgh

Potentially affected

152vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: hopper trailers. These hopper trailers were not equipped with the anti-lock braking system in compliance with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Possible consequence

Without the anti-lock braking system, these hopper trailers will have an increased likelihood of crashes caused by jackknifing and other losses of directional stability and control during braking.

Remedy

Dealers will install an anti-lock braking system. Owner notification began february 26, 2001. 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 drake trailers at 1-317-729-5703.