Recall 92V090000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Defect in 1991-1991 DORSEY CONVERTER DOLLY
RECALL This recall affects up to 236 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 92V090000 |
| Manufacturer | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 236 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
INADEQUATE STRENGTH OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL OR TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A SPARE TIRE, WHEEL AND DORSEY ADDED COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT IN A DOLLY APPLICATION.
Safety Consequence
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FRAME CAN CRACK, RESULTING INTHE TIRE CARRIER, SPARE TIRE, AND SPARE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE DOLLY.
Remedy
INSPECT THE TIRE CARRIERS AND COUNTERBALANCE ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR CRACKS. REINFORCE COUNTERBALANCE WELDS WITH NEW WELDS, AND REINFORCE THE FRONT OF THE TIRE CARRIER WITH FLAT BAR ATTACHMENT.
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 | |
| 79V076000 | 1973 DORSEY DORSEY | TRAILER HITCHES | 155 | |
| 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 |