DORSEY UNSPECIFIED 1965: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DORSEY | UNSPECIFIED | 1965 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-05-14 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1965-12-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: DORSEY CORPORATION
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 155
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS TO PRECLUDE PINTLE HOOK FAILURE.
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.
