Key Takeaway

DRAKE TRAILERS/FMVSS 121/ABS by DRAKE TRAILERS OF EDINBURGH was recalled on February 28, 2001. 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...

NHTSA Ongoing

DRAKE TRAILERS/FMVSS 121/ABS

Recalled: February 28, 2001 ~152 units affected 01V052

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."

Injuries / Consequence

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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

DRAKE TRAILERS OF EDINBURGH

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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...

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