NHTSA Recall 78V114000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V114000; Date: May. 24, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Dorsey Dorsey; 1978 Dorsey Dorsey
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Dorsey Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 96
Recall Summary:
The lighting placement was incorrectly installed. This installation will not pass the photometrics test because it utilizes the amber marker clearance lights with reflectorized lenses. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".
How to Fix:
The dealer will change the light lens to a non-reflectorized lens and add a reflector on each corner at the front of the trailer.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trailers. System: lighting; light installation. Consequences of defect: in extreme cases, reduced visibility of lights couldlead to a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 24, 1978
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