Trailers By Dorsey, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V238003

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V238003 by Trailers By Dorsey, Inc.. Includes 2,021 affected units, DORSEY TRAILERS/ROCKWELL-WABCO/ABS CONTROL UNITS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (abs) electronic control units (ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. the cover seal (o-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer abs electronic control units. an incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ecu causing a fault to develop. this will cause the vehicle's trailer abs warning lamp to illuminate immediately when the water contacts the board, deactivating all or part of the abs.

Corrective Action

Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will replace the ecu on these trailers. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rockwell at 1-810-435-8001 or dorsey trailers at 1-334-897-5711.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V238003
Manufacturer: Trailers By Dorsey, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1998-02-17T00:00:00
Subject: Dorsey trailers/rockwell-wabco/abs control units
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 2,021

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (abs) electronic control units (ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. the cover seal (o-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer abs electronic control units. an incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ecu causing a fault to develop. this will cause the vehicle's trailer abs warning lamp to illuminate immediately when the water contacts the board, deactivating all or part of the abs.
Consequence Summary: If the warning lamp signal is ignored for a period of time, corrosion can develop eventually leaking to a complete loss of ecu function. the service brakes would continue to be fully functional.
Corrective Action: Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will replace the ecu on these trailers. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rockwell at 1-810-435-8001 or dorsey trailers at 1-334-897-5711.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ffym~ni2b-xj9x
NHTSA ID: 97V238003
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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