NHTSA Recall 03V177000: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
DOEPKER INDUSTRIES LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Doepker Aluminum Bulker A-Train.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V177000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Report received | May 15, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V177000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Doepker Aluminum Bulker A-Train | 2003 |
| Doepker Steel Grain Bulker Pup | 2001, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.