Recall 97V238003 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Defect in 1995-1997 DORSEY TRAILERS
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,021 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V238003 |
| Manufacturer | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,021 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU) FOR OVER-THE-ROAD TRAILER APPLICATIONS. THE COVER SEAL (O-RING) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN EASY-STOP TRAILER ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS. AN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED SEAL COULD PERMIT WATER TO ENTER THE ECU CAUSING A FAULT TO DEVELOP. THIS WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S TRAILER ABS WARNING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE WATER CONTACTS THE BOARD, DEACTIVATING ALL OR PART OF THE ABS.
Safety Consequence
IF THE WARNING LAMP SIGNAL IS IGNORED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, CORROSION CAN DEVELOP EVENTUALLY LEAKING TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ECU FUNCTION. THE SERVICE BRAKES WOULD CONTINUE TO BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL.
Remedy
ROCKWELL IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU ON THESE TRAILERS. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROCKWELL AT 1-810-435-8001 OR DORSEY TRAILERS AT 1-334-897-5711.
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 | |
| 77V230000 | 1975 DORSEY DFVPD | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 262 |