{
  "owners": null,
  "title": "Canadian recall 2018156 (Doepker), 2015 to 2016: Structure",
  "url": "https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/recall-2018156/",
  "summary": "Transport Canada recall 2018156, DOEPKER 53’ GALVANIZED TRIDEM SLIDER DSL50 FLATDECK, 2018-04-04. On certain trailers, a manufacturing process error could.",
  "excerpt": "Doepker 53’ Galvanized Tridem Slider Dsl50 Flatdeck. Published by Transport Canada as 2018156 on 4 April 2018. System: Structure. What the notice says On certain trailers, a manufacturing process error could lead to the formation of cracks on the underside of the frame rail flange in a 1 metre zone just forward of the front suspension hanger. This could result in the frame rails failing, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to … Is your vehicle included? Check with your VIN at Transport Canada , or ask a dealer. This page is an independent copy of the notice, kept so you can see what changed after it was published. It is not the authority, and the authority’s own text is the one to act on. On certain trailers, a manufacturing process error could lead to the formation of cracks on the underside of the frame rail flange in a 1 metre zone just forward of the front suspension hanger. This could result in the frame rails failing, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will remove the galvanizing in the affected area, inspect for cracks, and reapply the coating. Frames found exhibiting cracking in the affected zone will be replaced. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2017-187 to include 53’ Flatdeck semi’s. The affected 53’ Flatdeck Semi’s have exhibited cracking in the region extending 1.5 metres towards the rear of the landing gear brace mount, 0.5 metres towards the front of the la",
  "register": {
    "authority": "Transport Canada",
    "country": "Canada",
    "index": "https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/"
  },
  "datePublished": "2026-09-05T14:37:11+00:00",
  "dateModified": "2026-09-05T14:37:11+00:00",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "citation": "CarsMultiverse, \"Canadian recall 2018156 (Doepker), 2015 to 2016: Structure\", https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/recall-2018156/, licensed CC BY 4.0.",
  "note": "CarsMultiverse is an independent record, not a safety authority. To act on a recall, use the official register."
}