Dorsey Corporation | NHTSA Recall #78V114000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V114000 by Dorsey Corporation. Includes 96 affected units, LIGHTING:LIGHT AND COMMUNICATIONS:REFLECTIVE DEVIC, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".

Corrective Action

The dealer will change the light lens to a non-reflectorized lens and add a reflector on each corner at the front of the trailer.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V114000

Manufacturer: Dorsey Corporation

Report Received Date: 1978-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Lighting:light and communications:reflective devic

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 96

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will change the light lens to a non-reflectorized lens and add a reflector on each corner at the front of the trailer.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xun5.9xmx-ieqm

NHTSA ID: 78V114000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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