NHTSA Recall 00V177002
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V177002; Date: Jun. 13, 2000
The support bar will fail to adequately support the step and an individual can fall from the ladder possibly resulting in personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Dorsey Insulated Van; 1993 Dorsey Insulated Van; 1994 Dorsey Insulated Van; 1995 Dorsey Insulated Van; 1996 Dorsey Insulated Van; 1997 Dorsey Insulated Van; 1998 Dorsey Insulated Van; 1999 Dorsey Insulated Van; 2000 Dorsey Insulated Van
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Dorsey Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 210
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: insulated vans with bustin pullout truck/trailer ladder part nos. De1903-a and de1905-a. The cross bar that supports the step fails when welds that attach it to the square tube side supports fail.
How to Fix:
Bustin will replace any defect ladder free of charge. They have also developed a bolt-on support "the u-bolt" for field reinforcement of the ladder.
Recall Notes:
Notification to the original equipment manufacturers began January 20, 2000, with instruction to contact their customers who should inspect the ladders for weld cracks. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bustin at 1-800-933-5166 ext. 104. 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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