Dorsey Dorsey 1977
Model Dorsey made in 1977 by Dorsey got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, air and trailer hitches.
Model 1977
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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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V114000 | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 96 | 05/24/1978 | MFR | DORSEY CORPORATION | 05/24/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The lighting placement was incorrectly installed. this installation will not pass the photometrics test because it utilizes the amber marker clearance lights with reflectorized lenses. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will change the light lens to a non-reflectorized lens and add a reflector on each corner at the front of the trailer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trailers.system: lighting; light installation.consequences of defect: in extreme cases, reduced visibility of lights couldlead to a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V234000 | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. | from 10/01/1974 to 09/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 220 | ODI | DORSEY CORPORATION | 10/20/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The piston in the antilock valve could stick due to exposure to high concentrations of fluid contaminants that may collect in the trailer braking system. consequently, no air would be delivered to the brake chambers normally supplied by that valve. this could result in a no brake condition on the affected axles. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The defective valve will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trailers.system: service brakes; antilock air valve.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could result in a vehicleaccident.note: until the valve is replaced, any fluids should be drained from the brakesystem daily and fluids should not be added directly into the brake line. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V076000 | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. | from 12/01/1965 to 04/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 155 | 05/14/1979 | MFR | DORSEY CORPORATION | 03/22/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Reinforcement gussets were omitted during installation of some pintle hooks. this may result in cracking of the welds on the plate securing the pintle hook mount. failure of the plate welds may result in complete separation of the rear trailer from the first. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install reinforcement gussets to preclude pintle hook failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trailers.system: equipment; rear pintle hook.consequences of defect: separation of a trailer may cause accident and injuriesto other drivers on the road. | |||||||||||||||