The worst 1996 Dorsey Trailer problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (ABS) electronic control units (ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. The cover seal (o-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer ABS electronic control units. An incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ecu causing a fault to develop. This will cause the vehicle's trailer ABS warning lamp to illuminate immediately when the water contacts the board, deactivating all or part of the ABS.
- Risk
- If the warning lamp signal is ignored for a period of time, corrosion can develop eventually leaking to a complete loss of ecu function. The service brakes would continue to be fully functional.
- Remedy
- Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the ecu on these trailers. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rockwell at 1‑810‑435‑8001 or dorsey trailers at 1‑334‑897‑5711.
Recall number 97V238003 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- These axles consist of a steel tubular center section and forged steel spindles that are welded to each end of the tube. Either spindle can contain a circumferential crack through a portion of its cross section.
- Risk
- This crack can reduce the effective service life ofthe spindle and cause the spindle to fracture during normal vehicle operation increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Eaton will use portable ultrasonic testing equipment to inspect each suspect trailer axle. Trailer axles containing defective spindles will be replaced with equivalent axles.
Recall number 95V249001 · Recall details
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Is the 1996 Dorsey Trailer reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Dorsey Trailer.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Dorsey Trailer?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1996 Dorsey Trailer have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
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