Dorsey Dorsey 1978
Model Dorsey made in 1978 by Dorsey got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, trailer hitches.
Model 1978
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||