Doepker · Canada · High
Doepker Steel Grain Bulker Pup, Aluminum Bulker A-Train +1 more: Brakes
Affects Doepker Steel Grain Bulker Pup, Aluminum Bulker A-Train, Fold Down A-Train · 2001–2003 — about 4 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain trailers were manufactured with a non-ABS braking system on the front, steerable, axle. 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. This is particularly a concern when braking hard on a reduced friction surface such as snow or ice. Correction: Dealer will install ABS on the front axle.
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