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  Safety Recalls of Dorsey Dorsey Vehicles

There have been 6 safety recalls for the Dorsey Dorsey. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Dorsey Dorsey.

NHTSA Recall #: 79V076000; 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 HITCHES
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V234000; Oct. 20, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1974 Dorsey Dorsey, 1975 Dorsey Dorsey, 1976 Dorsey Dorsey, 1977 Dorsey Dorsey
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Recall Summary: The piston in the antilock valve could stick due to exposure to high concentrations of fluid contaminants that may collect in the trailer braking system. Consequently, no air would be delivered to the brake chambers normally supplied by that valve.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V114000; May. 24, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Dorsey Dorsey, 1978 Dorsey Dorsey
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 74V212000; Nov. 8, 1974

Recalled Vehicles: 1974 Dorsey Dorsey
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 72V229000; Sep. 18, 1972

Recalled Vehicles: 1971 Dorsey Dorsey
Component: WHEELS
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Dorsey Dorsey Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 22, 1979   Trailer Hitche 155
Oct. 20, 1978   Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber 220
May. 24, 1978   Exterior Lighting 96
Nov. 8, 1974   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/linings 74
Sep. 18, 1972   Wheel 1
May. 17, 1972   Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly 19


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Dorsey Dorsey Model Years

Model# Recalls
1978 Dorsey Dorsey 2
1977 Dorsey Dorsey 3
1976 Dorsey Dorsey 2
1975 Dorsey Dorsey 2
1974 Dorsey Dorsey 3
1973 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1972 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1971 Dorsey Dorsey 2
1970 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1969 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1968 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1967 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1966 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1965 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1962 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1961 Dorsey Dorsey 1
1960 Dorsey Dorsey 1