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Vehicle recall 03V177000 · May 15, 2003

Doepker Steel Grain Bulker PUP and Aluminum Bulker A-Train

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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 details

NHTSA campaign
03V177000
Reported to NHTSA
May 15, 2003
Filed by
DOEPKER INDUSTRIES LTD.
Owner notification
May 15, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected
6
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Recall 03V177000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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