Dorsey Oaedt

Model Oaedt made by Dorsey got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 1991

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
93V009000DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.from 08/01/1991 to 06/01/1992V (Vehicle)6001/19/1993MFRDORSEY CORPORATION01/19/199301/29/1993
Defect SummaryThe top hinged rear gate (door) horizontal structural member develops fatigue cracks because of bending at the hinges and center brace attachment bracket.
Consequence SummaryIf fatigue cracks progress far enough, the rear gate canseparate and fall off, without warning, into the path of following traffic,and cause other vehicles to crash.
Corrective SummaryReinforce the hinges and the center brace attachment bracket by qualified welders from dorsey authorized firms.
NotesSystem: structure.vehicle description: bulk haul open top semi vans.