Drake 1998–2000 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled February 23, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01V052000 · Drake
Hazard
WITHOUT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, THESE HOPPER TRAILERS WILL HAVE AN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF CRASHES CAUSED BY JACKKNIFING AND OTHER LOSSES OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND CONTROL DURING BRAKING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 26, 2001. 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 DRAKE TRAILERS AT 1-317-729-5703.
Units
152 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HOPPER TRAILERS. THESE HOPPER TRAILERS WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 26, 2001. 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 DRAKE TRAILERS AT 1-317-729-5703.
Product
Drake HOPPER TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
DRAKE TRAILERS OF EDINBURGH
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →