Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 03V-177 · Doepker vehicles
DOEPKER INDUSTRIES LTD. recall 03V-177 covers 6 Doepker vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1998 to May 1, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.