| Make : DORSEY | Model : CAET | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19910801 - 19920601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V009000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930119 | Date Received by ODI: 19930119 | Date Added to Database: 19930129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DORSEY CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 60 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TOP HINGED REAR GATE (DOOR) HORIZONTAL STRUCTURAL MEMBER DEVELOPS FATIGUE CRACKS BECAUSE OF BENDING AT THE HINGES AND CENTER BRACE ATTACHMENT BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
IF 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. |
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Remedy:
REINFORCE THE HINGES AND THE CENTER BRACE ATTACHMENT BRACKET BY QUALIFIED WELDERS FROM DORSEY AUTHORIZED FIRMS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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