Recalls for 1971 Dorsey Dorsey

2 total recalls found.
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 1979-10-12Description
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.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install reinforcement gussets to preclude pintle hook failure.
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
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS
Posted on: 1979-10-12Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Dorsey campaign no n/a. Model cidt-209 trailor equipped with model 6520wheels. Possibility that wheels furnished by webb wheel have impropermetallurgical properties, resulting in low strength and low ductility. Thiscould cause wheel to fail. (correct by inspecting and replacing with new wheelwhere necessary. )