Doepker Recall 18V218000: Structure, Frame And Members

NHTSA recall 18V218000 · announced April 5, 2018 · filed by Doepker Industries Ltd. · 25 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Doepker Hg Flatdeck Semi
• 2016 Doepker Hg Flatdeck Semi

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.