| Make : DORSEY | Model : DORSEY | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : 19741001 - 19770901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V234000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19781020 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DORSEY CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 220 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEFECTIVE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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