Doepker HG Flatdeck Semi (2015-2016): Structure
Recall 18V218000 · Apr 5, 2018 · Doepker Industries Ltd.
25
vehicles affected
25
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V218000
- Date
- Apr 5, 2018
- Maker
- Doepker Industries Ltd.
- Units affected
- 25
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
If the load shifts and spills onto the roadway, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Doepker | HG Flatdeck Semi | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V218000?
1 model: Doepker HG Flatdeck Semi (2015-2016), about 25 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V218000?
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.
What can happen?
If the load shifts and spills onto the roadway, there is an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.