NHTSA Recall 77V230000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V230000; Date: Dec. 27, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Dorsey Dfvpd; 1974 Dorsey Dfvpd; 1975 Dorsey Dfvpd; 1976 Dorsey Dfvpd; 1977 Dorsey Dfvpd; 1973 Dorsey Dfvpdt; 1974 Dorsey Dfvpdt; 1975 Dorsey Dfvpdt; 1976 Dorsey Dfvpdt; 1977 Dorsey Dfvpdt
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Dorsey Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 262
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may contain an axle which has a defect in the radius of the drop. This axle may have become defective when a machine cut was made into a casting, forming the drop characteristic of the axle. This machine cut could cause the axle to break.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the axle without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: cargo vans. System: suspension; axle. Consequences of defect: if breakage occurs while vehicle is moving at highwayspeeds, loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 21, 1977
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