Defect Description For Recall
The Pivot Pin Which Joins The Boom Of The Wheel Lift To The Carrier May Wear Excessively And Could Fracture. Separation Of The Carrier, And The Towed Vehicle, From The Boom That Attaches To The Wrecker Would Occur. This Failure Is Due To Inadequate Lubrication And Restraint Of The Pivot Pin.
Make Of Vehicle
DOVER
Model Of Vehicle
DOVER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
83E009000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
All Recalled Units Will Be Modified By Installing A New Pin, Which Limits Rotation Of The Wheel Lift Unit, And By Installing Lubrication Fittings.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dover
Start Of Manufacture
19821001
End Of Manufacture
19830401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
225
Date Owners Notified
19830629
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dover
Date Report Received
19830719