NHTSA Recall 92V090000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V090000; Date: Jun. 25, 1992
The spare tire carrier frame can crack, resulting inthe tire carrier, spare tire, and spare wheel separating from the dolly.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Dorsey Converter Dolly
Component: Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Manufactured by: Dorsey Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 236
Recall Summary:
Inadequate strength of the spare tire carrier to support the weight of a spare tire and wheel or to support the weight of a spare tire, wheel and dorsey added counterbalance weight in a dolly application.
How to Fix:
Inspect the tire carriers and counterbalance attachment welds for cracks. Reinforce counterbalance welds with new welds, and reinforce the front of the tire carrier with flat bar attachment.
Recall Notes:
System: carrier - spare tire. Vehicle description: single axle converter dollies with spare tire carriers. Note: dorsey trailers recommends these dollies be removed from service orrepaired before any further use.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 19, 1992
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