Doepker · Canada · Mod
Doepker Flat Deck, Logging +5 more: Brakes
Affects Doepker Flat Deck, Logging, Specialty Beet Hauler, Grain Bulker, Aluminum Bulker, Equipment Deck, Fold Down · 1999–2000 — about 785 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain trailers equipped with Sealco Spring Brake Control Valves, part number 110700 and/or 110800 manufactured prior to April 1 2000. These valves are subject to a corrosion failure of the snap ring which retains the guide pin. Such a failure will cause an unintentional application of the spring brakes. Correction: Sealco will provide a prevention kit to end use fleets
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