NHTSA Recall 79V076000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V076000; Date: Mar. 22, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1965 Dorsey Dorsey; 1966 Dorsey Dorsey; 1967 Dorsey Dorsey; 1968 Dorsey Dorsey; 1969 Dorsey Dorsey; 1970 Dorsey Dorsey; 1971 Dorsey Dorsey; 1972 Dorsey Dorsey; 1973 Dorsey Dorsey; 1974 Dorsey Dorsey; 1975 Dorsey Dorsey; 1976 Dorsey Dorsey; 1977 Dorsey Dorsey; 1978 Dorsey Dorsey
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Dorsey Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 155
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install reinforcement gussets to preclude pintle hook failure.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trailers. System: equipment; rear pintle hook. Consequences of defect: separation of a trailer may cause accident and injuriesto other drivers on the road.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 14, 1979
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