| Make : DORSEY | Model : DORSEY | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : 19651201 - 19780401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V076000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790514 | Date Received by ODI: 19790322 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DORSEY CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 155 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS TO PRECLUDE PINTLE HOOK FAILURE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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