Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
DORSEY
Model Of Vehicle
DOLLY
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V126000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Brake System Tubing And Replace The Noncompliant Tubing Installed In The Brake System.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dorsey Trailers, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970315
End Of Manufacture
19980527
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1534
Date Owners Notified
19980622
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trailers By Dorsey, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980608
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
106