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1997 Dorsey Trailer recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Dorsey Trailer, covering 3,555 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported June 8, 1998 · 1,534 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake system tubing and replace the noncompliant tubing installed in the brake system.

Recall number 98V126000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported February 17, 1998 · 2,021 vehicles affected
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

Questions about the 1997 Dorsey Trailer recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1997 Dorsey Trailer have?

2, covering service brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic.

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