Recall 77V230000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 1973-1977 DORSEY DFVPD
RECALL This recall affects up to 262 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 77V230000 |
| Manufacturer | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 262 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN AN AXLE WHICH HAS A DEFECT IN THE RADIUS OF THE DROP. THIS AXLE MAY HAVE BECOME DEFECTIVE WHEN A MACHINE CUT WAS MADE INTO A CASTING, FORMING THE DROP CHARACTERISTIC OF THE AXLE. THIS MACHINE CUT COULD CAUSE THE AXLE TO BREAK.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE AXLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for DORSEY
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98V126000 | 1999 DORSEY TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1,534 | |
| 94V116000 | 1994 DORSEY DDGTC | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 664 | |
| 94V161000 | 1993 DORSEY DGTL | TRAILER HITCHES | 148 | |
| 93V151000 | 1994 DORSEY DFVPD | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 979 | |
| 93V133000 | 1993 DORSEY DGTH-45 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | 50 | |
| 93V009000 | 1992 DORSEY CAET | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 60 | |
| 92V090000 | 1991 DORSEY CONVERTER DOLLY | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 236 | |
| 79V076000 | 1973 DORSEY DORSEY | TRAILER HITCHES | 155 | |
| 78V114000 | 1978 DORSEY DORSEY | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 96 | |
| 00V177002 | 1992 DORSEY INSULATED VAN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 210 |