Dorsey Dorsey 1960

Model Dorsey made in 1960 by Dorsey got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1960

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
72V121000DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.from 05/01/1961 to 01/01/1963V (Vehicle)19ODIDORSEY CORPORATION05/17/197210/12/1979
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NotesTrailer.manfd 1-1 1960 thru 7-31 1962.possibility that induction hardeningprocess in effect at north-american rockwell's axle plant may have created highresidual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may turn intophysical cracks under extended field service. continued use of axle aftercracking may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting andreplacing with new axle.).