Dorsey Corporation | NHTSA Recall #79V076000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V076000 by Dorsey Corporation. Includes 155 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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 Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install reinforcement gussets to preclude pintle hook failure.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V076000

Manufacturer: Dorsey Corporation

Report Received Date: 1979-03-22T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 155

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install reinforcement gussets to preclude pintle hook failure.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 79V076000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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