Dorsey Corporation | NHTSA Recall #94V161000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V161000 by Dorsey Corporation. Includes 148 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Due to an inadequate design, the chain sleeve anchor attachment can detach from the trailer frame.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect trailers for damage to the chain sleeve attachment, add a reinforcement bar and an additional weld to the bottom of the chain sleeve, weld up cracks in the crossmember web, and add web reinforcement bars to the cross member on units which show damage to the chain sleeve attachment to the floor crossmember.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 94V161000
Manufacturer: Dorsey Corporation
Report Received Date: 1994-09-01T00:00:00
Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 148
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Due to an inadequate design, the chain sleeve anchor attachment can detach from the trailer frame.
Consequence Summary: When in use to secure cargo, failure of the chain sleeve anchor attachments can result in loss of cargo onto the roadway and can result in vehicle crash by other vehicles using the roadway.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect trailers for damage to the chain sleeve attachment, add a reinforcement bar and an additional weld to the bottom of the chain sleeve, weld up cracks in the crossmember web, and add web reinforcement bars to the cross member on units which show damage to the chain sleeve attachment to the floor crossmember.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-chzt~4cbt-c3rw
NHTSA ID: 94V161000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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