Recall 93V009000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE Defect in 1991-1992 DORSEY CAET
RECALL This recall affects up to 60 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 93V009000 |
| Manufacturer | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 60 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE TOP HINGED REAR GATE (DOOR) HORIZONTAL STRUCTURAL MEMBER DEVELOPS FATIGUE CRACKS BECAUSE OF BENDING AT THE HINGES AND CENTER BRACE ATTACHMENT BRACKET.
Safety Consequence
IF FATIGUE CRACKS PROGRESS FAR ENOUGH, THE REAR GATE CANSEPARATE AND FALL OFF, WITHOUT WARNING, INTO THE PATH OF FOLLOWING TRAFFIC,AND CAUSE OTHER VEHICLES TO CRASH.
Remedy
REINFORCE THE HINGES AND THE CENTER BRACE ATTACHMENT BRACKET BY QUALIFIED WELDERS FROM DORSEY AUTHORIZED FIRMS.
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 | |
| 92V090000 | 1991 DORSEY CONVERTER DOLLY | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 236 | |
| 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 |