NHTSA recall 01V052000
Service brakes, air › Antilock
Drake Hopper Trailer
Reported Feb 23, 2001152 vehicles affectedDRAKE TRAILERS OF EDINBURGHBuilt Mar 1, 1998 – Oct 1, 2000
The defect
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."
The risk
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.
The 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.