Defect Description For Recall
Inadequate Strength Of The Spare Tire Carrier To Support The Weight Of A Spare Tire And Wheel Or To Support The Weight Of A Spare Tire, Wheel And Dorsey Added Counterbalance Weight In A Dolly Application.
Make Of Vehicle
DORSEY
Model Of Vehicle
CONVERTER DOLLY
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
92V090000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Effect Of Defect
The Spare Tire Carrier Frame Can Crack, Resulting Inthe Tire Carrier, Spare Tire, And Spare Wheel Separating From The Dolly.
Fix Defect
Inspect The Tire Carriers And Counterbalance Attachment Welds For Cracks. Reinforce Counterbalance Welds With New Welds, And Reinforce The Front Of The Tire Carrier With Flat Bar Attachment.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dorsey Trailers, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19910701
End Of Manufacture
19910901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
236
Date Owners Notified
19920619
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dorsey Corporation
Date Report Received
19920625