Trailers By Dorsey, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V126000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V126000 by Trailers By Dorsey, Inc.. Includes 1,534 affected units, DORSEY/FMVSS 106 BRAKE HOSES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: platform trailers and dollies. the tubing installed in the air brake system on the platform trailers was not recommended for use with the tubing fittings used in the air brake system and the tubing installed on the dollies does not have the proper labeling and minimum burst strength. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses."

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the brake system tubing and replace the noncompliant tubing installed in the brake system.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V126000

Manufacturer: Trailers By Dorsey, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-06-08T00:00:00

Subject: Dorsey/fmvss 106 brake hoses

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,534

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: platform trailers and dollies. the tubing installed in the air brake system on the platform trailers was not recommended for use with the tubing fittings used in the air brake system and the tubing installed on the dollies does not have the proper labeling and minimum burst strength. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses."

Consequence Summary: If the tubing in the supply (emergency) line bursts or becomes disengaged from a fitting, the trailer can experience a panic stop without prior warning to the driver. if the tubing in the control (service) line bursts, the trailer can be operating without service brakes.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the brake system tubing and replace the noncompliant tubing installed in the brake system.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vvad-h9vr~qvtb

NHTSA ID: 98V126000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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