Vehicle recall 18V218000 · April 5, 2018
2015-2016 Doepker HG Flatdeck Semi
The lower rail main beam flanges may crack, possibly causing the load to shift and spill onto the road.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Doepker Industries Ltd. (Doepker) is recalling certain 2015-2016 53' Tridem Galvanized Highboy Flatdeck Semi trailers. The lower rail main beam flanges may crack, possibly causing the load to shift and spill onto the road.
- Consequence
- If the load shifts and spills onto the roadway, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Doepker will notify owners, and dealers will provide rental trailers, and replace the frames, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Doepker customer service at 1-306-598-2171. Doepker's number for this recall is HG201801.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V218000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 5, 2018
- Filed by
- Doepker Industries Ltd.
- Manufacturer campaign
- HG201801
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Doepker HG Flatdeck Semi (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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