Doepker Industries, Ltd.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Doepker Industries, Ltd. in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2003

2018

May 15, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DOEPKER/FMVSS 121/ABS

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.

NHTSA ID: 03V177000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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