Recall 03V177000: Doepker industries ltd.

Report received

May 15, 2003

Manufacturer

Doepker industries ltd.

Potentially affected

6vehicles

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.