1966 Dorsey Dorsey Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
155
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V076000
Manufacturer: DORSEY CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1965
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: May 14th, 1979

Defect 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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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