Dorsey Dgtc-po

Model Dgtc-po made by Dorsey got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
94V116000DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.from 01/01/1993 to 05/01/1994V (Vehicle)66409/20/1994MFRDORSEY CORPORATION06/20/199406/28/1994
Defect SummaryAn inadequate weld in the attachment of the steel floor crossmembers to the aluminum body border can crack under certain conditions and result in a lack of lateral support to cargo loaded on the trailer.
Consequence SummaryInadequate lateral support can result in shifting of cargo in the bed of the trailer and possible spillage of stacked cargo off the side of the trailer bed, causing road hazards and danger to individuals in positions next to the trailer.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add a steel single clip at each end of each floor crossmember with the clip being bolted to the steel crossmember with two each 0.375 diameter bolts and being bolted to the aluminum body border with two each 0.375 diameter bolts. dorsey will work with owners to locate a dorsey distributor or another trailer repair facility in the owner's area of operation who will perform the remedy. dorsey will also allow owners to perform the remedy if the owner has repair facilities and wishes to perform the remedy.
NotesSystem: structure; frame; members and body.vehicle description: composite platform trailers.note: if your trailer is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance,please contact dorsey at 1-205-897-5711. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.