Defect Description For Recall
Improper Routing Of The Air Brake Hoses From The Brake Valves To The Brake Chambers Of The Air Operated S-Cam Brakes Can Cause The Hoses To Chafe Or Be Cut On The Trailer Frame.
Make Of Vehicle
DORSEY
Model Of Vehicle
DFVPD
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
93V151000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Service Brake Hose Chafing Or Cutting Can Cause ReduCTIonor Loss Of Service Brakes Without Prior Warning To The Driver. A Vehicle Crashcan Occur As A Result Of The MalfunCTIoning Service Brakes. Also, If A Springbrake Hose Is Cut, The Spring Brake Drag Occurs, Which Reduces The EffeCTIvenessof The Service Brakes, And Causes Brake Components To Overheat To The Point Ofigniting The Undercoating And Burning The Trailer. This Can Also Cause Wheellockup Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Chaffed Brake Hoses Will Be Replaced, And The Brake Hose Routing And Brake Chamber Installation Will Be Modified To Eliminate The Brake Hose Chaffing Problem.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dorsey Trailers, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19930301
End Of Manufacture
19930801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
979
Date Owners Notified
19930909
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dorsey Corporation
Date Report Received
19930915