Recall 79V076000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1965-1978 DORSEY DORSEY
RECALL This recall affects up to 155 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V076000 |
| Manufacturer | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 155 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS WERE OMITTED DURING INSTALLATION OF SOME PINTLE HOOKS. THIS MAY RESULT IN CRACKING OF THE WELDS ON THE PLATE SECURING THE PINTLE HOOK MOUNT. FAILURE OF THE PLATE WELDS MAY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE REAR TRAILER FROM THE FIRST.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS TO PRECLUDE PINTLE HOOK FAILURE.
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 | |
| 78V114000 | 1978 DORSEY DORSEY | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 96 | |
| 77V230000 | 1975 DORSEY DFVPD | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 262 | |
| 00V177002 | 1992 DORSEY INSULATED VAN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 210 |