Dorsey Dgth-45
Model Dgth-45 made by Dorsey got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1993
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
93V133000 | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. | from 12/01/1992 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 50 | 08/03/1993 | ODI | DORSEY CORPORATION | 08/11/1993 | 08/13/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Improper installation of eaton automatic slack adjuster on eaton axles equipped with air operated s-cam brakes. the slack adjuster fixed anchor bracket, which triggers the automatic brake adjustment, was improperly located. the improperly located anchor bracket can damage the automatic slack adjuster control arm and cause the slack adjuster to fail to perform the mechanical adjustment function for which it was designed. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure to correctly adjust the slack causes the brakesto become out-of-adjustment and results in reduced braking power, increasedstopping distances, and a possible accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Remove the anchor bracket, inspect the slack adjuster, and replace it if damaged, install the anchor bracket in the proper location, and adjust the brakes. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes; air.vehicle description: 45 foot tandem axle platform trailers. |