2015–2016 Doepker HG Flatdeck Semi recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
If the load shifts and spills onto the roadway, there is an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V218000
- Manufacturer recall #
- HG201801
- Manufacturer
- Doepker Industries Ltd.
- Vehicles affected
- 25
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 1, 2018
- Built
- Jul 9, 2014 – Dec 8, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.