Doepker · Canada · Crit
Doepker Hi-Boy Flat Deck, Drop Deck: Structure
Affects Doepker Hi-Boy Flat Deck, Drop Deck · 1999–2001 — about 124 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain aluminum/steel combination drop deck trailers in the tandem configuration may be subject to fatigue cracking on the lower main rail flange. If left unchecked these cracks could grow until flange rupture could occur, leading to a serious accident. Correction: dealers will inspect and return trailers to manufacturer for corrective action.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational