Dorsey Corporation | NHTSA Recall #94V116000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V116000 by Dorsey Corporation. Includes 664 affected units, STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An inadequate weld in the attachment of the steel floor crossmembers to the aluminum body border can crack under certain conditions and result in a lack of lateral support to cargo loaded on the trailer.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a steel single clip at each end of each floor crossmember with the clip being bolted to the steel crossmember with two each 0.375" diameter bolts and being bolted to the aluminum body border with two each 0.375" diameter bolts. Dorsey will work with owners to locate a dorsey distributor or another trailer repair facility in the owner's area of operation who will perform the remedy. Dorsey will also allow owners to perform the remedy if the owner has repair facilities and wishes to perform the remedy.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V116000

Manufacturer: Dorsey Corporation

Report Received Date: 1994-06-20T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:frame:members and body

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 664

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: An inadequate weld in the attachment of the steel floor crossmembers to the aluminum body border can crack under certain conditions and result in a lack of lateral support to cargo loaded on the trailer.

Consequence Summary: Inadequate lateral support can result in shifting of cargo in the bed of the trailer and possible spillage of stacked cargo off the side of the trailer bed, causing road hazards and danger to individuals in positions next to the trailer.

Corrective Action: Dealers will add a steel single clip at each end of each floor crossmember with the clip being bolted to the steel crossmember with two each 0.375" diameter bolts and being bolted to the aluminum body border with two each 0.375" diameter bolts. Dorsey will work with owners to locate a dorsey distributor or another trailer repair facility in the owner's area of operation who will perform the remedy. Dorsey will also allow owners to perform the remedy if the owner has repair facilities and wishes to perform the remedy.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 94V116000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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