1975 Dorsey Dfvpdt Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 77V230000
Manufacturer: DORSEY CORPORATION
Date of Owner Notification: December 21st, 1977

Defect Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN AN AXLE WHICH HAS A DEFECT IN THE RADIUS OF THE DROP. THIS AXLE MAY HAVE BECOME DEFECTIVE WHEN A MACHINE CUT WAS MADE INTO A CASTING, FORMING THE DROP CHARACTERISTIC OF THE AXLE. THIS MACHINE CUT COULD CAUSE THE AXLE TO BREAK.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE AXLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CARGO VANS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING AT HIGHWAYSPEEDS, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.